© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof
2024 year| Gold (.9167) | 15.5 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 | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Shape | Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#423793 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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. The coin was issued individually (issue limit: 350) as well as in a premium coin set (issue limit:80) was struck in copper-nickel, silver proof and silver piedfort. Issue limit: 470.
© The Royal Mint, 2024
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Charles III (D-Day Anniversary; Gold Proof) 2024 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day, with an image of King Charles III in a naval uniform, paying tribute to his service in the Royal Navy during World War II.
