The Dunkirk 85th Anniversary Historic Coin Cover

Commemorating the Miracle of Dunkirk – Limited to 1,940 Worldwide

Step back to 1940 and honour one of Britain’s most heroic moments with this official 85th Anniversary Dunkirk Coin Cover, released to mark the historic evacuation of Allied troops during Operation Dynamo.

This powerful collector piece brings together rare and original elements to mark the event known as the “Miracle of Deliverance” – where over 338,000 troops were rescued against overwhelming odds.

A Historic Tribute Featuring Genuine Wartime Artefacts

This commemorative cover features:

• A 1940 Half Crown struck in .500 silver – an original coin from the year of the evacuation

• An authentic 1940 wartime postage stamp, one of the final commemorative stamps issued before wartime suspensions

• A modern 1st Class stamp, officially postmarked 26th May 2025, 85 years to the day since the evacuation began

• Powerful imagery including the Daily Sketch front page and archival beach scenes

• Official Operation Dynamo postmark: “DUNKIRK EVACUATION – 85 YEARS”

• Individually numbered – only 1,940 covers issued worldwide

A Lasting Legacy of Courage and Commemoration

This unique presentation pays tribute to the courage, resilience, and unity that defined Dunkirk. From the wartime headline “Dunkirk Defence Defies 300,000” to the inclusion of a silver coin actually circulating in 1940, every detail has been chosen for its authenticity and connection to the historic day itself.

This is a unique opportunity to own a tangible piece of WWII history. 

 

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