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Most of the brand new 80th anniversary of D-Day coin range is already SOLD OUT, click here to view the D-Day 80th Anniversary Proof £5 Coin and secure yours before its too late. From the hedgerows of Normandy, France, to the hills of Italy, the Sherman Firefly stood out among Allied tanks as a fearsome adversary for the German forces during World War II. This modified version of the Sherman Tank played a crucial role in the historic D-Day invasion and beyond. This design of the Sherman Firefly Tank features on the brand new D-Day 80th Anniversary coin The Challenge:...

Most of the brand new 80th anniversary of D-Day coin range is already SOLD OUT, click here to view the D-Day 80th Anniversary Proof £5 Coin and secure yours before its too late. As the dawn of June 6, 1944, broke over the Normandy coast, a monumental chapter in world history was being written. D-Day, the largest seaborne invasion in history, was about to commence. Included among the vast Allied fleet assembled for Operation Overlord, the HMS Warspite, an experienced British battleship. It was on this historic day that the Warspite became the first battleship to open fire, marking the beginning of a crucial...

This year marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a day which many historians say turned the tide of World War 2. To honour the courage and sacrifice of the thousands of men and women involved, a special coin range has been released. The main coin design showcases three powerful features: the Spitfire Mk IX, HMS Warspite, and the Sherman Firefly Tank.  Most specifications are already SOLD OUT on Westminster International but you can still secure the brand new D-Day 80th Anniversary Proof £5 Coin. Sherman Firefly Tank:  The Sherman Firefly Tank, an upgraded version of the standard Sherman, was a critical component of the Allied armoured divisions landing...

Want to know how a 1945 British Army Mess Tin, a WWII Spitfire and a D-Day Landing Craft have been repurposed to serve as a poignant tribute to the fallen? Keep reading to find out.      Since 2004, The Westminster Collection has felt honored to be in partnership with the Royal British Legion, supporting them year on year by raising funds which enable them to continue to provide financial, social and emotional support to members and veterans of the UK Armed Forces, their families and dependents. In support of the Royal British Legion, each year we produce a stand-out coin to mark Remembrance Day. We call it the ‘Masterpiece’. And this year’s ‘Masterpiece’ coin really does live up to its...

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has broken numerous records throughout her reign; she's the oldest British Queen, the longest-reigning living monarch and holds the Guinness World Record for the most currencies featuring the same individual. However, of all the incredible milestones Her Majesty reaches and new records she sets, I imagine there is one closer to her heart than any other, especially after the passing of her dear husband in April. In 2017, The Queen and Prince Philip celebrated their remarkable 70th wedding anniversary – known as a “Platinum” wedding anniversary.   First Platinum Wedding Anniversary Celebrating a Platinum Wedding...