World War II — D-Day 50th Anniversary Silver Dollar

Operation Overlord and the Invasion of Europe
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, France. Masterminded by General Dwight D. Eisenhower, the coordinated attack known as "Operation Overlord" used more than 5,000 ships, 11,000 aircraft, and 150,000 men from 12 countries. The Allied Forces had suffered nearly 10,000 casualties with more than 4,000 dead. Yet, with precise planning and preparation and due to the valor and sacrifice of the men, the beaches were secured and the Allied Forces began their march across Europe to victory.

A Genuine American Silver Dollar Minted to Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of D-Day
As a tribute to the "Greatest Generation" and all the brave men and women who served in World War II, the U.S. Mint issued special commemorative silver dollars bearing the dual dates 1991-1995 to honor the 50th Anniversary of U.S. involvement in World War II.

Centered on the obverse of the anniversary Half Dollar is a "V" for Victory, with three American servicemen superimposed on it and a WWII bomber flying above it with five stars – one for each year of American involvement in the war. The reverse features a U.S. Marine in a Pacific island battle scene. These legal tender commemoratives have become a favorite among coin collectors, as well as veterans and history afficionados.

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