Two years later she joined a juvenile troupe and by 1932, at just 15, she was running her own dancing school.įrom 1935 she was singing on radio with the famous Joe Loss band and then in 1937 she started to sing with the Ambrose Orchestra, which played in West End nightclubs like the Cafe Royal and the Mayfair. She was a schoolgirl of seven at Brampton Road School, East Ham, when she made her performing debut at an East End working men’s club. Vera Lynn was born in London on March 20 1917, the daughter of Bertram and Annie Welch, in East Ham where her father was a plumber on the docks. Order yours now so that you don’t miss out on this opportunity.Vera Lynn was presented with the Burma Star and the 1939-1944 War Medal (PA) Remember, because of the special one-day-only postmark, just 500 of these issues can ever be produced. What’s more, each coin comes protectively sealed in a tamper-proof numismatic capsule with its own unique serial number, so you can even register it online to receive your official DateStamp™ registration certificate.

Your coin will be officially postmarked by Royal Mail with the exact date of the 105th anniversary Dame Vera Lynn’s birth. Postmarked with Dame Vera Lynn’s birthday!

In fact, previous £2 issues – such as the VE Day £2 and the FA Cup £2 – have completely SOLD OUT within days! All signs suggest this issue is likely to sell-out just as quickly. However, only 500 £2 Coins will be available in this DateStamp™ issue – making this an extremely limited way to own this new £2 coin.ĭateStamp™ issues are always incredibly popular with collectors and have a strong sell-out history. Thousands of people have loved and listened to the music of Dame Vera Lynn, throughout the war and also during the height of the pandemic. Just 500 to be available – demand set to be high The Royal Mint has released a UK £2 coin to commemorate the life and legacy of Dame Vera Lynn – the voice who carried Britain through the Blitz.ĭame Vera Lynn is one of the most iconic wartime figures, her words and music united families and their loved ones over the globe and will forever be entrenched in history. We’ll meet again, don’t know where, don’t know when… UK 2022 Dame Vera Lynn £2 DateStamp™ Issue

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