© The Royal Mint, 2024
© The Royal Mint, 2024
50 Pence - Charles III D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof
2024 year| Silver (.925) | 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 | Silver (.925) |
| 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#419389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Image of soldiers leaving a landing craft.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944
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 in a single coin issue with a limit of 5,000. While in a 2-coin set with a 1944 florin with an issue limit of 800.
Issue limit: 6,610.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Pence - Charles III (D-Day Anniversary; Silver Proof) 2024 from United Kingdom is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Charles III, while the reverse depicts a design of a soldier on the beach, with the words "D-Day 75th Anniversary" inscribed above. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts and history buffs.
