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Royal Mint unveils brand new 50p coin to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

The Royal Mint unveiled a new 50p coin marking 80 years since the D-Day landings, depicting Allied soldiers landing in Normandy. [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

3 weeks ago

France politics

Beyond the Paris Olympics: Other intriguing events set throughout France this year

France offers diverse events beyond 2024 Olympics, such as celebrating the 150th anniversary of Impressionism and honoring D-Day landings in Normandy. [ more ]

www.france24.com

2 months ago

France politics

Family of celebrated French WWII veteran Leon Gautier refuses the commercialisation of his legacy

Leon Gautier's descendants seek legal assistance to prevent commercial use of his image.

Gautier, a celebrated WWII veteran, was part of the Kieffer Commando unit storming the Normandy beaches on D-Day. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

1 month ago

France news

New 50p coin will mark 80th anniversary of D-Day landings

A new 50p coin will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, depicting Allied soldiers disembarking a landing craft.

The coin design will have the inscription 'D-Day 6 June 1944' along with the names of five assault beaches: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, and Sword. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

3 months ago

Europe news

France gets ready to say 'merci' to World War II veterans for D-Day's 80th anniversary this year

France prepares to honor World War II veterans returning to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

The ceremony at Omaha Beach will honor the troops who landed in Normandy on June 6, 1944. [ more ]