France: D-day 75th Anniversary 1 oz Gold 2019 Proof

The French Gold Coin: Museum Masterpieces - Mona Lisa 1 oz Gold 2019 Proof commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day. On June 6, 1944, over 132,000 land soldiers and 18,000 paratroopers successfully attacked five landing beaches along the Normandy coast in France. Securing a foothold on the European continent allowed the Allies to open a second front against the Germans, which contributed to altering the course of World War II.

The coin is produced by the renowned Monnaie De Paris mint. The product is legal tender within the French Republic. This beautiful piece is struck in Au.999 fine gold, weighing 1 troy ounce and measuring 37 mm in diameter, in proof quality.

The obverse features the flags of the Allied countries that officially participated in the Normandy landing. The obverse also includes the denomination, year of minting, and the inscription "RF" - "RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE."

The reverse of the coin depicts various types of military operations that took place on June 6, 1944, around the mention "75TH D-DAY."