5 Pounds - Charles III Royal British Legion - D-Day, Silver Proof

Issuer Jersey
Year 2024
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 5 Pounds
Currency Pound (decimalized, 1971-date)
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 28.28 g
Diameter 38.61 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s) Obverse: Glyn Davies
Reverse: Mike Guilfoyle
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Left facing uncrowned head of King Charles III, legend around, date below
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering CHARLES III BAILIWICK OF JERSEY GD 2024
Reverse description A single veteran on Normandy Beach, depicted in both June 1944 and June 2024. On the left, the young soldier stands in his World War II uniform amidst the invasion`s chaos, with landing craft visible in the distance. On the right, the same man, now 80 years older, returns to the peaceful, war-free sands. At the coin`s centre, a Royal British Legion poppy symbolises remembrance and honours those who sacrificed their lives.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1944-2024 WE WILL REMEMBER THEM £5
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2024 - Proof - 995
Numisquare ID 5600126880
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