1994 Piedfort Silver Proof Fifty Pence Coin ‘D-Day’ in Near Mint Condition.
This is a commemorative coin marking the 50th anniversary of the Normandy Invasion.
This fifty pence coin comes complete with a hard blue box and certificate as issued by the royal mint.
This coin has been photographed inside the capsule and has not been handled, this coin has minor tarnishing.
This 1994 coin is struck in .925 silver with a proof finish by the Royal Mint. Proof coins are hand-finished to create a flawless effect, and are often struck multiple times with specially prepared dies to achieve a mirrored finish and clarity of detail.
The obverse features the portrait of Elizabeth II facing to the right. The reverse features an image design representing the Allied invasion force of landing craft and aircraft heading for Normandy, filling the sea and sky.
Piedfort coins are specifically struck coins that are typically twice the thickness and weight of standard coins of the same denomination.
The weight of this coin is 27 grams of .925 silver.
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