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2 Pounds - Elizabeth II D-Day
1994 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.5 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 2 Pounds 2 GGP = USD 2.62 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#29586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Normandy beach landing scene
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·TWO POUNDS· D-DAY ANNIVERSARY · ALDERNEY
Engraver: John Savage
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Krauze catalogues shows mintage for this coin as "Est. 5 000 000" pieces which seems to be too high.Interesting fact
The 1994 D-Day 2 Pound coin from Alderney (Guernsey) features a unique design that commemorates the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts a landing craft approaching the Normandy coast, with the words "D-Day 6th June 1944" inscribed above it. The coin's design was created by sculptor and coin designer, John Mills.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pounds - Elizabeth II (D-Day) 1994 coin.
