The D-Day 80th Anniversary 50p Coin — officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence
On June 6, 2024, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those who served in Operation Overlord, a limited-edition proof 50p coin, officially licensed with the Ministry of Defence, is being issued.
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This stunning Proof Fifty Pence Coin features the emblems of The Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force and a stylised invasion map of the Normandy coastline.
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Officially Licensed and Approved: This coin is officially licensed with the Ministry of Defence and approved by Buckingham Palace and His Majesty the King.
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Struck to the highest possible quality PROOF finish and layered in .999 fine silver.
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Only 29,220 coins will be issued — this limited mintage represents each day between D-Day and the 80th anniversary in 2024.
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FREE with your order: you will receive the exclusive D-Day 80th Anniversary Collectors' Pack, full of informative facts and images from the Imperial War Museums archives. You can learn more about the Allied invasion of Normandy.
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Don't miss out on this moving tribute. Demand for this limited-edition anniversary coin is expected to be high. This is likely the last major anniversary with surviving veterans, our final chance to honour the heroes who served on June 6, 1944.
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Five further coins are available to collect, one for each of the D-day beaches — Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha & Utah. Each will be sent for you to preview on our 14-day home approval service, entirely without obligation at their first issue price of £39.95 (+£3.99 p&p) at 3-4 weekly intervals. Coins you choose to keep are charged to your payment card. We promise you'll never have to keep a coin you don't absolutely love.
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Our 365-Day No Quibble Back Guarantee: You can return your coin at any time within 365 days of purchase for any reason. You will receive a full refund of everything you have paid, including the purchase price and postage and packing charges.
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Eighty years ago, just after midnight on June 6, 1944, one of the most pivotal military operations of the 20th century commenced. Those first few hours were the beginning of the ‘longest day’, a day that will forever be known as D-Day.
As dawn broke, the largest seaborne invasion in history began. Allied forces spearheaded by British, Canadian and American troops stormed the beaches code-named Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah. Naval vessels bombarded the heavily fortified German defences along the coast, and Allied aircraft flew more than 14,500 sorties. Each helped to secure victory by land, sea and air in a campaign that would change the course of history, turning the tide of World War II and launching the liberation of Europe from the Nazis. Eighty years later, the courage and commitment shown by the Allied troops who fought for our freedom on D-Day is commemorated on the brand-new D-Day 80th Anniversary Proof Fifty Pence Coin, officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence.
Officially licensed with The Ministry of Defence & approved by Buckingham Palace
A striking tribute to the heroism of those who landed along the shorelines of Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah beaches, the coin’s design shows a stylised invasion map of the Normandy coastline and the emblems of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force. Approved by Buckingham Palace, the obverse features the effigy of King Charles III.
Layered in pure silver & struck in highest quality Proof
A limited edition of only 29,220 coins will be issued, each symbolising the number of days that have passed since June 6, 1944, up to the momentous 80th anniversary in 2024. Struck to the highest possible quality Proof finish and layered in pure silver, this coin may be yours for just £4.95 (plus £3.99 p&p*).
In 2024, the British Armed Forces personnel will lead the nation in a series of D-Day commemorative events, including the symbolic lighting of beacons across the United Kingdom. Join them in honouring the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought to secure the peace and freedom we cherish today by ordering your D-Day Proof Fifty Pence Coin.
The D-Day 80th Anniversary Proof Fifty Pence Coin — officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence
| Year of Issue | 2024 |
| Alloy | Fully layered in pure Silver |
| Quality | Proof – the highest possible quality |
| Weight | 14 grams |
| Diameter | 28.50 mm |
| Edge | Milled |
| Obverse | Portrait of His Majesty King Charles III |
| Reverse | Portrays the D-Day beach assaults with the emblems of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force |
| Denomination | Fifty Pence |
| Issuing Authority | Ascension Is, approved by Buckingham Palace |
| Edition Limit | 29,220 - the number of days that have passed since June 6, 1944, up to the momentous 80th anniversary in 2024 |
Why do we offer a saving on the first coin in a set?
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We believe this is the best way to introduce you to a collection and trust that this first coin will assure you of the quality of craftsmanship and convince you that this is a collection not to be missed.
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By purchasing this first coin, you will be guaranteed access to the remaining five coins in the D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin Set, officially licensed with the Ministry of Defence.
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The D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin Set honours the courageous Allied Forces, and when placed together, the coins tell the story of D-Day through each of the five beaches on which the allies landed - codenamed Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah.
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Five further coins are available to collect, one for each of the D-day beaches — Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah. Each of these future issues will be sent to you to view entirely on approval and without obligation at approximately 3-4 weekly intervals on our 14-day home approval service, allowing you to complete the set easily and affordably, should you wish to do so.
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You can relax knowing that you will be able to complete your set, should you choose to do so. You're not at risk of an increase in the price of the remaining coins in the set, nor will you miss out due to an edition sell-out.
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For your convenience, you do not need to order each coin separately – simply pay for the editions you choose to keep as and when you receive them, charged to the credit or debit card on which your order was placed.
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You are under no obligation to purchase any of the remaining coins in the set, and you may cancel your collection at any time.
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All orders are covered by our 365-day approval, no-quibble money-back guarantee.
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