First World War Commemorations Continue With The 100th Anniversary Of The Battle Of The Somme

The Royal Mint - It was on 1 July 1916, one hundred years ago, that one of history's deadliest battles would begin. The Battle of the Somme is considered to be one of the bloodiest battles in military history. In total the battle spanned 141 days - ending on 18 November 1916 - and saw the British Army alone suffer more than 400,000 casualties. Now, on the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Britain prepares to remember the sacrifices made as the First World War centenary commemorations, which began in 2014, continue.

As part of the commemorations to mark the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, our First World War commemorative coin series continues with a new coin issue.

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