In the summer of 1944, a pivotal chapter unfolded as Allied forces launched Operation Overlord, the largest amphibious assault in history, to liberate Europe from Nazi oppression. Spearheaded by American General Dwight D. Eisenhower, troops from the United States, Britain, Canada, and other Allied nations undertook a courageous mission that would change the course of history. One of the many places deeply impacted by World War II, the Channel Island of Alderney off Normandy’s coast, commemorates the 80th anniversary of this historic event with the 2024 1 oz Alderney Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin.

Highlights:

• Available in plastic flips, tubes of 20, or Master Boxes of 500 coins!
• Marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day!
• Produced 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.

The 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. Each box holds 25 individual tubes of coins. These coins are a tangible tribute to the bravery and camaraderie that defined the spirit of D-Day.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2024 Alderney Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin showcases a striking portrait of King Charles III, created by acclaimed artist Jody Clark, capturing the monarch’s resolve during a time of global turmoil. Notably, a crown is absent from this portrait of Charles III.

Reverse

On the reverse, the 2024 1 oz Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin depicts the iconic image of Allied troops storming the beaches of Normandy, a pivotal moment in history that heralded the beginning of the end for Nazi Germany’s grip on Europe.

History

Alderney, the Channel Island to the coast of Normandy, France, was deeply impacted by World War II. The island’s native population of 1,500 people were evacuated to the British mainland prior to the German occupation of the strategic island in the English Channel, but the impacts of that evacuation and occupation lingered for years.

After the liberation of Alderney in May 1945, the evacuated population began to return. The islanders faced the challenge of rebuilding their homes, their lives, and the very island itself, in the aftermath of the occupation. has issued this commemorative coin to honor the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought for freedom. The 2024 1 oz Alderney Silver D-Day 80th Anniversary Coin serves as a poignant reminder of the Allies’ triumph over tyranny.

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