New Proof Silver Fifty Pence Coin issued to mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Eighty years ago, just after midnight on June 6, 1944, one of the most pivotal military operations of the 20th century commenced. As dawn broke, the largest seaborne invasion in history began. Allied forces spearheaded by British, Canadian, and American troops stormed the beaches codenamed Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah.
The operation undertaken by the Allied forces would change the course of history and mark a turning point in the Second World War, launching the liberation of Europe from the Nazis. Codenamed Operation Overlord, the day June 6, 1944, will forever be remembered as D-Day.
A unique silver Proof coin, officially licensed with the Ministry of Defence
Eighty years later, the courage and commitment shown by the Allied troops who fought for our freedom on D-Day is commemorated on the brandnew D-Day 80th Anniversary Proof Fifty Pence Coin, officially issued under licence with the Ministry of Defence.
A striking tribute to the heroism of those who landed along the shorelines of Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha, and Utah beaches, the coin’s design shows a stylized invasion map of the Normandy coastline and the emblems of the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force. Approved by Buckingham Palace, the obverse features the effigy of King Charles III.
Limited release of only 1,944 Proof silver coins
Struck to the highest possible proof quality finish, the mintage of the D-Day 80th Anniversary Silver Fifty Pence Coin has been set at just 1,944 worldwide the number chosen to match the year of the Normandy campaign. The restricted mintage will necessitate a national allocation priority, as once all 1,944 coins are sold no more can be produced ever. Heritage Coins has secured the entire mintage for collectors and are offering a free Certificate of Authenticity and presentation folder with all orders. Plus, every purchase is covered by Heritage Coins’ no-quibble 365-day money-back guarantee.