Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 D-Day Anniversary, Coin from United Kingdom - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the first definitive portrait of King Charles III, which shows his bare (uncrowned) head facing left.

Below the neck truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials MJ (for Martin Jennings).

Around, the monarch's legend followed by the face value and date of issue: CHARLES III · D · G · REX · F · D · 50 PENCE · 2024 ·. Translated from Latin, the legend means: Charles the Third, by the Grace of God, King, Defender of the Faith.

The reverse design shows troops leaving assault craft and wading ashore, with burning buildings in the background.

Around above, the inscription D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944. Around below, the code names of landing beaches: UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD.

The designer's initials D.L (for David Lawrence) are on a boat on the left.

The face value and date of issue are on the obverse.

Finish: proof.
Packaging: in themed blister card.
Limited Edition (in card): 2,024. Maximum Coin Mintage: 2,034.
Royal Mint Product Code: UK24DDYG40.
Release date: 20 May 2024.
Release price: £99.50.