5 Pounds - Elizabeth II D-Day - By Air; Silver Proof
2014 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Location | Guernsey |
|---|---|
| Issuing company | Westminster Collection |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GGP = USD 6.54 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#397386 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fighter airplane, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY - 70TH ANNIVERSARY
FIVE POUNDS
Edge
Milled
Comment
In 1942 the British and American allies began preparing for the invasion of German occupied Europe. In 1944 General Dwight D. Eisenhower was appointed commander of the invasion of Normandy, code-named Operation Overlord.
During the first day, 156,000 were landed involving 5,000 vessels, from landing craft to battleships, supported by 11, aircraft. Supplied via Mulberry artificial harbours, by 11th June 1944 over 326,000 troops, 50,000 vehicles and 100,000 tons of equipment had landed in Normandy.
Coin issued in set of 3 coins (photos from © Charles Snowden Coins):
Interesting fact
The 2014 £5 D-Day - By Air; Silver Proof coin was issued to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II. The coin's design features a depiction of a Dakota aircraft, which was used to transport paratroopers during the invasion of Normandy. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse shows a map of Normandy and the words "D-Day 6th June 1944." The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 995 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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