2024 D-Day 50p BU

The 2024 D-Day 50p BU

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Royal Mint has issued a series of Limited Edition coins. This coin is the 2024 D-Day 50p BU, a fifty pence coin minted to Brilliant Uncirculated finish.

D-Day was a massive WWII operation by sea and air in 1944 when the allied troops invaded Normandy. Officially called Operation Neptune (the assault phase of Operation Overlord), most people refer to it as 'D-Day'. The 50 miles of Normandy beach were designated to five landing sections: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. Although considered successful, many people lost their lives or were injured.

The Royal Mint 2024 D-Day coins are minted in a number of versions. There are 50p coins in BU, Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Gold Proof; a 2024 Gold Sovereign struck on 6 June 2024 with a special privy mark of a soldier's helmet; a 1/4oz gold coin and 1/40oz gold coin. Some coins are available as part of a set.

The Reverse, by David Lawrence, shows troops landing from amphibious vehicles, with aircraft in the skies above. The legend shows "D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944" and below the codenames of the beaches: "UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD".

The Obverse is the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings (initials 'MJ' below neck). Legend "CHARLES III D G REX F D 50 PENCE 2024".

Image credit: The Royal Mint

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