50 euros Sword Beach

€2.00
IssuerFrance
Year2024
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Euros
CurrencyEuro (2002-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight7.78 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#3403
Obverse descriptionSpiral 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 scriptLatin
Obverse lettering1944 Du D-DAY au VE-DAY - 80 ème Anniversaire 1945 50 EURO RF
Reverse descriptionIn 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringSWORD BEACH 2024
EdgePlain
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage2024  - Proof - 500
Catalog ID7849613440
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