Rare coin. Coin Nominal value: 50 pence Preservation status: Uncirculated, Brilliant Diameter: 30 mm Engraving: 50th Anniversary of Victory Day 1995 Stamp Year of issue: Engraving: 50th Anniversary of the end of World War II Limited edition of the coin cover: 9500His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, followed in the footsteps of his father Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and continued the family's naval tradition. After graduating from school, he decided to pursue naval aviation, and in 1979 he joined the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth. There, the second son of the Queen of Britain joined the Royal Navy for twelve years, and trained as a helicopter pilot at RAF Lossiemouth in Cornwall. Prince Andrew obtained his flying license, and even successfully completed the course, surpassing all officer candidates. Prince Philip presented him with the award as Admiral of the Fleet. In 1982, the 22-year-old naval lieutenant successfully participated in the Falklands War as a Royal Navy helicopter pilot aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible, and later received the South Atlantic Medal. Which he wears on formal occasions with justified pride