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Collectable 'Struck On the Day' D-Day 80th anniversary gold Sovereign minted on 6 June 2024 by The Royal Mint.
The obverse of this 204 coin features Martin Jennings' definitive coinage portrait of King Charles III, uncrowned and facing left. The inscription around reads 'CHARLES III · DEI · GRA · REX · FID · DEF ·'.
Classic Saint George and the dragon design by Benedetto Pistrucci with the date - 2024 - below, the artist's initials to the right and a special D-Day 80th Anniversary privy mark to the left with a tiny soldier's helmet.
Like many recent 'Struck On The Day' coins, this Sovereign boasts an attractive matt brilliant uncirculated finish, which is largely reserved for this sought-after series of coins.
Working in association with the Imperial War Museums, The Royal Mint have struck only 1,000 of these 6 June 2024 Sovereigns. That's much lower than the 7,500 mintage for standard 2024 proof Sovereigns.
Our 'Struck On The Day' Sovereigns, including this D-Day anniversary coin, are pre-owned and offered in excellent condition. The images on this page are stock photos and represent the packaging and appearance of the Sovereign you will receive.
The Royal Mint has released a range of official UK coins to mark the eightieth anniversary of the D-Day landings in 1944, including a collection of 50p and ounce coins as well as a 'Struck On the Day' gold Sovereign.
So-called 'Struck on the Day' gold Sovereigns have been issued in 2024 to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The Normandy Landings took place on 6 June 1944.