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25 Dollars - Charles III Battle of Normandy
| Issuer | Cook Islands |
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| Year | 2024 |
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| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a vivid and immersive first-person perspective scene of the D-Day amphibious assault on Normandy, viewed from the open ramp of a landing craft. In the immediate foreground, a highly detailed Allied soldier in full combat gear — helmet, field pack, and rifle — is rendered in bold high relief, seen from behind as he faces the open ramp. Beyond the craft's lowered ramp, a panoramic shallow-relief tableau depicts waves of soldiers wading through the surf toward the beach, with obstacles and vehicles visible on the shoreline in the distance. The legend 'BATTLE OF NORMANDY' arcs across the upper border, flanked by stars, with 'D-DAY' at lower left and the Roman numeral date 'MMXXIV' at lower right, all set against a black enamelled outer border. |
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The Battle of Normandy — the broader campaign following the June 6 landings — lasted until late August 1944 and resulted in roughly 425,000 combined casualties across all sides. Cook Islands has issued commemorative silver in this weight class steadily for decades, typically through licensing arrangements with private mints rather than any domestic striking facility.