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 issuance of these commemorative coins not only honors the beginning of the end of Nazi tyranny in Europe but also commemorates Alderney’s resilience during those dark days.

Operation Overlord, the broader campaign of which D-Day was a crucial part, marked a turning point in history. It paved the way for the liberation of Western Europe from German occupation. As for Alderney, it was finally liberated from German occupation on May 16, 1945, just over a week after the German surrender. British forces arrived on the island without encountering any resistance from German troops, as they had already surrendered.

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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