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5 Pounds - Elizabeth II D-Day Landing 00:
2019 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Jersey (British Crown dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 JEP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#377191 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
British soldier approaching bridge.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 00.35
Edge
Milled
Comment
On June 6th 1944 at 00:35, British paras secure bridges over the River Orne and the Caen Canal.Coin is a part of set of 24 coins issued by Guernsey and Jersey - this is coin number 2:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings, which took place on June 6, 1944, during World War II. The coin's design features a depiction of the landing craft and soldiers on the beach, along with the inscription "D-Day Landing 00:35" to signify the exact time of the landing. The coin's release in 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of this pivotal event in history.
