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Description
The Normandy landings, part of Operation Overlord during World War II, took place on Tuesday, 6 June 1944. Codenamed Operation Neptune and commonly known as D-Day, this was the largest seaborne invasion in history. The operation initiated the liberation of German-occupied France (and subsequently Europe) from Nazi control, setting the stage for the Allied victory on the Western Front.
Supported by over 5,000 ships and 13,000 aircraft, the D-Day invasion secured a foothold in Normandy by the end of June 6. The cost was high, with over 9,000 Allied soldiers killed or wounded, but the successful landing allowed more than 100,000 soldiers to begin their march across Europe to defeat Hitler.
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Depicts King Charles III’s effigy, surrounded by the Latin inscription. Engraver's initials on the neck. CHARLES III•D•G•REX•F•D•50 PENCE•2024 • |
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Reverse
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Depicts Allied soldiers disembarking from assault boats and advancing onto the shore, with the words "D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944" above and "UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD" below. The engraver's initials on the middle left. D-DAY 6 JUNE 1944 |
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Characteristics
| Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
| Material | Cupronickel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 27.3 mm |
| Thickness | - |
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polygon
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| Sides | 7 |
| Alignment | Medal |
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Royal Mint
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