In the summer of 1944, a pivotal moment unfolded as Allied forces launched a historic operation to liberate Europe from Nazi control. Led by American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, troops from America, Britain, Canada, and other Commonwealth nations joined forces for the largest coordinated land, sea, and air assault in history. Commemorating this heroic endeavor, the Channel Island of Alderney presents the 2024 1 oz Alderney Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin, now available at BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Available in plastic flips, tubes of 20, or Master Boxes of 500 coins!
• Marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day!
• Struck in Alderney!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• Bears a face value of 1 Pound.
• Features the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III on the obverse.
• Depicts Allied troops storming the beaches of Normandy on the reverse.

Alderney, like its neighboring islands, endured the grim reality of German occupation during World War II. The island’s strategic location off the coast of Normandy, France, made it a prime target for German forces early in the war. The Germans constructed numerous bunkers, gun emplacements, and other fortifications on Alderney. These defenses were among the most formidable in the Channel Islands, reflecting the island’s perceived strategic value.

Additionally, Alderney was seen by the Germans as a potential staging area for future operations against the British mainland, although no such invasion materialized. Even after British forces liberated the island in May 1945, the physical and emotional scars of the war remained long after its end. The island’s infrastructure needed extensive repairs, and the memory of the labor camps and the impact on the displaced population lingered in the collective memory of the islanders for decades.

The obverse of the 2024 1 oz Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin showcases a portrait of King Charles III, skillfully crafted by artist Jody Clark, renowned for his work on British coinage. Notably, the portrait omits a crown.

On the reverse, the 2024 Alderney Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin captures the spirit of Allied triumph as troops storm the beaches of Normandy. Codenamed Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword, these beaches witnessed the courageous efforts of American, British, and Canadian forces.

These 2024 1 oz Alderney Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coins are individually packaged in plastic flips, or available in tubes of 20 or Master Boxes of 500, these coins are a tangible reminder of bravery and sacrifice.

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