World War II, “NO”, Collection of 20 Authentic coins, 1939-1945. Coin Collection, themed around World War II on the occasion of the “NO” – 20 coins, Silver, 1939-1945. This Collection honors the most significant event of the 20th century. World War II began with Germany’s attack on Poland on September 1, 1939. The war in Asia had already started on July 7, 1937. After six full years of war, the weapons across Europe fell silent on May 8, 1945. In Asia, the battles lasted until Japan’s surrender on September 2, 1945. This collection consists of 20 specially selected coins issued during the years of World War II. It includes coins from Hungary, Croatia, Italy, Germany, Japan, Bohemia and Moravia, Serbia, Vichy France, Manchukuo, and Slovakia, Great Britain, France, USSR, USA, etc.