Spiral of flags of all the Allied nations that took part in the land, sea and air landings. The stars under the flags are a tribute to the `Voie de la liberté`, the milestones marking the route taken by the American 3rd Army to liberate France, as far as Luxembourg.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
1944 Du D-DAY au VE-DAY - 80 ème
Anniversaire 1945
10
EURO
RF
Reverse description
In the center, a French soldier on the beach. On the right, a bunker. On the left, two soldiers holding the flag of the Free Naval Forces.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
SWORD BEACH
2024
Edge
Plain
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)