D-Day 1/40 oz Gold 2024 Proof
D-Day 1/40 ounce Gold 2024 Proof is a coin commemorating 80. anniversary of D-Day. on June 6, 1944, more than 132,000 ground troops and 18,000 paratroopers successfully attacked five landing beaches along the Normandy coast in France. Taking a foothold on the European continent allowed the Allies to open a second front against Germany, helping to change the fate of World War II.
The coin is minted from pure Au bullion.9999, with a weight of 1/40 troy ounce and a diameter of 8 mm, in standard proof. The mintage of the cylinder is 2024 pieces. In addition, this remarkable piece was produced by The Royal Mint. The product was placed in its original packaging. The coin is guaranteed by the UK government as to its legality, purity of the bullion and origin of the metal, and is full legal tender in the issuer's country.
Obverse shows the likeness of King Charles III of Great Britain and the denomination and year, designed by Martin Jennings.
Reverse the coin features a design by acclaimed artist David Lawrence, which shows Allied soldiers risking their lives to come ashore, the inscription "6 JUNE 2024," "D-DAY," "UTAH OMAHA GOLD JUNO SWORD."
