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50 Pence - Elizabeth II 75 Anniversary D-Day - Omaha
2019 year| Silver (.999) plated copper-nickel | 25 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Alderney (Guernsey) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Pence 0.50 GGP = USD 0.65 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) plated copper-nickel |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#333900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Soldiers landing on the Omaha beach, inscription below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
D-DAY 75
JI
OMAHA
6
Engraver: Joel Iskowitz
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day, specifically the Omaha Beach landings, which were a pivotal moment in World War II's Normandy landings. The coin's design features a depiction of the iconic Normandy landings, with soldiers and landing craft on the beach, along with the dates "1944-2019" and the phrase "D-Day 75th Anniversary" inscribed at the top. The coin's silver plating and copper-nickel core give it a unique and eye-catching appearance, making it a valuable collector's item for anyone interested in military history or numismatics.
