Invasion of Normandy Commemorative Coin

On June 6, 1944, 160,000 Allied troops landed along a 50-mile stretch of heavily fortified French coastline to fight Nazi Germany on the beaches of Normandy. During the coordinated attack known as"Operation Overlord," Allied Forces suffered nearly 10,000 casualties with more than 4,000 dead. Yet, due to the valor and sacrifice of the men who charged into the wall of bullets, the beaches were secured and the Allies began their march across Europe and on to victory in World War II.

Available exclusively from American Mint, this exquisite coin features a portrait of General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the foreground with the powerful image of soldiers landing on the beaches of Normandy in the background. This stirring tribute is a treasured reminder of those who served and sacrificed in the name of freedom.