© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III D-Day Anniversary
2024 year| Copper-nickel | 8 g | 27.3 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2024 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GBP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#418152 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Image of soldiers leaving a landing craft.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944
DL
UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD
Designer: David Lawrence
Edge
Plain
Comment
Developed with the assistance of Imperial War Museums, this coin is the first release in a new selection of military themed coins from The Royal Mint. This coin was issued in a Brilliant Uncirculated pack as well as in a 2-coin set with a 1944 farthing with an issue limit of 8,000. There was also a special Strike On The Day event at the Royal Mint Experience on 6th June 2024.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
The 50p coin commemorating the D-Day Anniversary featuring Charles III was designed by sculptor and engraver, David Knapton. The design depicts a portrait of Charles III in a polished field, surrounded by a pattern of leaves and flowers, symbolizing the passing of time and the continuity of the British monarchy. The coin's obverse features the standard effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, as it was issued during her reign.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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