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The D-Day landings on 6 June 1944 were a decisive turning point in the Second World War: the Liberation of France and Europe began on the beaches of Normandy. 80 years on, the Monnaie de Paris is paying tribute to the nations and men who took part in the liberation of France and Europe.

This set includes 4 coins and 1 medal featuring the following:

• The American infantry at Omaha Beach
• British Airlanding Brigade at Pegasus Bridge
• Canadian infantry at Juno Beach
• The French commandos at Sword Beach
• The mini medal pays tributes to all 4 Allied nations that took part in the Normandy landings on June 6, 1944