2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign – Struck on 6 June 2024 – Helmet Privy Mark

The 2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign - Struck on 6 June 2024 - Helmet Privy Mark

This coin is the 2024 D-Day Gold Sovereign, struck on the 80th anniversary day itself, 6 June 2024. Limited Edition mintage is 1000. It has a special privy mark. Frosted Finish.

The Reverse shows Benedetto Pistrucci's famous image of St George and the Dragon. Dated 2024, to the left of the date is a special privy mark showing a soldier’s helmet with the numbers '80' below. To the right of the date are the engravers initial, 'B.P.'.

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Royal Mint has issued a series of Limited Edition coins.

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 Obverse is the portrait of King Charles III by Martin Jennings (initials 'MJ' below neck). Legend "CHARLES III DEI GRA REX FID DEF".

Maximum Mintage (including those in sets) is 1010.

Image credit: The Royal Mint

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