Home Front Heroes WWII Limited Coin $130

Updated August 20, 2026

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Lot number	237
Estimate	162.50 - 487.50 USD
Category	Coins & Currency
Auction	AUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS
Date	August 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT
Auction house	Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions
Location	Coralville, Iowa

Home Front Heroes WWII Limited Coin $130 The Home Front Heroes of WWII Limited Edition Coin is a prestigious numismatic tribute priced at $130, specifically honoring the brave Fire Fighters who served during the war. This collectible features a distinctive heptagonal shape, reminiscent of a British fifty-pence piece, and is securely housed in a protective clear acrylic capsule to maintain its pristine condition. The coin's reverse side displays a highly detailed scene of fire fighters in action against a backdrop of a city skyline, accented by a vibrant, full-color Union Jack flag at the top. The surrounding inscription reads THE HOME FRONT HEROES OF WWII and specifically identifies the FIRE FIGHTERS. This particular item is presented on a professionally designed commemorative display card featuring a nostalgic colorized photograph of cheering British soldiers over a distressed Union Jack motif. A notable special feature of this specific item is the unique serial number 0049, indicating it is an early strike from a limited production run, which significantly enhances its appeal to serious military history enthusiasts and coin collectors alike. Condition: This item appears to be in Brilliant Uncirculated or Proof-like condition, remains housed in its original protective acrylic capsule, and is mounted on its illustrative presentation card. The surfaces show no signs of circulation or wear, and the colorized elements remain vibrant. Mint: These commemorative issues are typically produced by private mints such as the London Mint Office or the Commonwealth Mint rather than the Royal Mint. Metal content: This is a base metal commemorative coin, likely composed of cupro-nickel or steel with a gold or silver layered plating and a color-printed reverse. It does not contain significant precious metal value. Historical context: The coin is part of a series honoring the civilian and auxiliary services of the United Kingdom during World War II, specifically paying tribute to the "Fire Fighters" who served during the Blitz. Strike type: The coin features a modern proof-style strike with a high-definition color transfer application on the reverse. Grading: The coin is ungraded by a third-party service but is presented in original "as-issued" collector packaging. Note that a $130 price point is significantly higher than the typical secondary market value for base-metal plated commemoratives of this type. WWII, commemorative coin, home front, limited edition, British military, Union Jack, collectibles, numismatics, fire fighters, World War II history, memorabilia, heroes, soldiers, vintage style, military history WWII collectible coin, Home Front Heroes, limited edition coin, British military memorabilia, World War II history, numismatic collectibles, commemorative coin, military history gift, Union Jack coin, WWII home front heroes coin Bidder is fully responsible for: - Determining what an item is worth to you - Evaluating the condition and authenticity

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