| Coin | Gold Fortieth-Ounce 2024 D-Day Anniversary |
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Like many other mints, the Royal Mint issues bullion coins in precious metals, having much higher intrinsic value than their face value. The one-fortieth ounce (1/40 oz) gold coins are denominated as Fifty Pence (50p) and have been issued since 2014.
These tiny coins are legal tender but are not intended for circulation. They are targeted at collectors who appreciate the special editions as pieces of art. The coins are typically "one-year" types usually issued in parallel with other denominations with the same reverse designs.
This commemorative coin marks the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.
On 6 June 1944, more than 132,000 Allied troops stormed five beaches held by the German army on the Normandy coastline in France, the outcome of which helped turn the tide of the Second World War.
The design of the coin was developed with the assistance of Imperial War Museums (IWM). |
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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.
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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. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944 UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | 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. |
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| See also |
Coins commemorating the 80th Anniversary of D-Day include:
- 2 oz Gold Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1 oz Gold Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Bullion, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1/10 oz Gold Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1/40 oz Gold, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1 kg Silver Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 5 oz Silver Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 2 oz Silver Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, D-Day Anniversary, Alderney 2024
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 1 oz Silver Proof, D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
- 50 Pence Copper-Nickel (with silver and gold versions), D-Day Anniversary, United Kingdom 2024
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