2019 5 POUNDS D DAY LANDING 21:20 ( PROOF )

Honour the evening consolidation of D-Day with this 2022 5 Pounds proof coin marking the 21:20 landings at Normandy. This Royal Mint release documents the final phases of Operation Overlord's opening day, when the beachhead was firmly established and the invasion had achieved its primary objectives despite sustained German opposition. The proof finish exemplifies Royal Mint excellence, featuring mirror-bright surfaces that provide elegant contrast to frosted imagery revealing exceptional engraving precision and artistic detail. This late-evening timestamp represents the culmination of months of planning and the successful execution of history's largest amphibious assault. Collectors documenting the complete chronology of 6 June 1944 will recognise the importance of this final major landing wave in the invasion sequence. The five-pound denomination combines numismatic prestige with profound historical significance, making this coin an essential addition for those preserving the legacy of the soldiers whose determination and sacrifice secured the liberation of occupied Europe and changed the course of World War II.