2014 $10 70th Anniversary of D-Day in World War II - 1/2 oz. Pure Silver Proof Coin

SKU# OK132484E

2014 $10 70th Anniversary of D-Day 1/2 oz. Pure Silver Proof Coin

RARE: Features the effigy of King George VI

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Specifications

Maximum Mintage – 8,000

Composition - fine silver (99.99% pure)

Finish - proof

Weight (g) – 15.87 (one-half troy ounce)

Diameter (mm) 34

Edge - serrated

Certificate – serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Face value - 20 dollars (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Artist - Maskull Lasserre (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

                        

Description

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of D-Day, this finely detailed coin offers a unique first-person perspective of the peril faced by Canadian soldiers during their landing at Juno Beach.  The detailed design serves as a heartfelt tribute to the Canadian veterans of the Second World War, and their enduring legacy of service and sacrifice in Normandy and beyond.  Their bravery and contributions helped change the course of history.

Special features:

·        RARE: Typically the obverse of Canadian coins features the reigning

monarch.  This coin, however, features a rare effigy of the reigning monarch during the Second World War, King George VI.

·        A great gift coin for the military historians and others touched by WWII.

·        Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this coin commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy.  This important offensive allowed Allied forces to establish a foothold in Western Europe, opening another battlefront against the Axis, and thus paving the way to Allied victory.

·        Detailed artistry and dimensional engraving create a unique first-person perspective that immerses the viewer in the events of June 6, 1944.

·        This coin has a limited worldwide mintage.

Design:

June 6, 1944 – forever known as D-Day:  This coin transports us back in time with a unique first-person perspective to place us in the midst of the action.  Canadian infantry soldiers are seen in full battle gear as they disembark from a Landing Craft Assault (LCA) vehicle and make their way to what was code-named, “Juno Beach”.  In the foreground, one soldier looks on while another at left looks back at the viewer, who is about to follow the others into the low Atlantic tide.  The precariously angled horizon in the background recreates the rough sea conditions, as the transport vehicle and its occupants are tossed about by tall waves just off the shores of Normandy.

Packaging:

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell box protected by a black beauty box

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling to USA via USPS First Class Mail!

USPS Priority Mail & Priority Express Mail (one business day delivery) are also available for an additional charge.