D-Day 50th Anniversary 50p coin

D-Day 50th Anniversary 50p Coin

1994 · Anniversaries & Historic Events · Commemorative

Price Guide: £3.00

Struck in 1994 to mark the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landings on 6 June 1944, this 50p commemorates the Allied invasion of Normandy that began the liberation of Western Europe from Nazi occupation - one of the pivotal military operations of the Second World War.

As an older commemorative now over three decades old, well-preserved examples are popular with collectors interested in wartime and military history coins.

Specifications

  • Diameter27.30mm
  • Weight8.00g
  • CompositionCupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
  • EdgePlain
  • Designer
  • Obverse designerJody Clark
  • Mintage (circulation)

Variants & values

Every finish The Royal Mint issued for this design, with issue price, mintage and value where known.

Circulating strike

  • MetalCupro-nickel
  • Guide value£3.00

Frequently asked questions

How much is the D-Day 50th Anniversary 50p worth?

Current collector guide value is around £3.00, though this varies with condition and demand. See the full variants table on this page for issue prices and mintage by finish.

How many D-Day 50th Anniversary 50p coins were made?

Mintage figures vary by finish - see the variants table above for the limited-edition cap and current mintage of each version.

What year was the D-Day 50th Anniversary 50p released?

It was first issued in 1994.

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