2019 5 POUNDS D DAY LANDING 2:00 ( PROOF )

Preserve the pre-dawn preparations of D-Day with this 2022 5 Pounds proof coin documenting the 2:00 landings at Normandy. This Royal Mint release captures the earliest phases of Operation Overlord, when airborne forces and initial assault troops were establishing their positions under cover of darkness before the main amphibious assault commenced. The proof finish delivers outstanding visual impact, with brilliantly mirrored fields contrasting against frosted design elements that showcase meticulous craftsmanship and fine detail. This particular timestamp holds significance for military historians studying the sequential deployment of forces and the careful coordination required for the invasion's success. Collectors building a comprehensive D-Day chronology will appreciate this coin's documentation of the operation's opening hours on 6 June 1944. The five-pound denomination ensures both collectible appeal and historical gravitas, making this an important piece for those honouring the bravery and strategic planning that shaped the course of World War II and European liberation.