2019 5 POUNDS D DAY LANDING 00:35 ( PROOF )

Commemorate the midnight assault of D-Day with this 2022 5 Pounds proof coin capturing the 00:35 landings at Normandy. This Royal Mint release documents the very first moments of Operation Overlord, when airborne forces descended into darkness to secure vital positions ahead of the main amphibious invasion. The proof striking showcases exceptional craftsmanship, with mirror-polished fields providing striking contrast to frosted design elements that reveal intricate detail with outstanding clarity. This pre-dawn timestamp holds profound significance for military historians, marking the precise beginning of the coordinated assault that would liberate occupied Europe. Collectors assembling a complete D-Day series will recognise the historical importance of this earliest landing wave in the invasion's chronological sequence. The five-pound denomination merges numismatic distinction with deep historical resonance, making this coin an indispensable piece for those honouring the extraordinary courage and sacrifice of the Allied forces whose actions in those critical early hours determined the success of this transformative military campaign.