Coin to help police charities after COVID-19 halts fundraising

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Coin to help police charities after COVID-19 halts fundraising

A specially commissioned coin has been struck to raise funds for two police charities. Organisers hope proceeds will off-set donations lost due to COVID-19 halting a crucial event.

Minted for memories: the coin created to help police charities

Date - 21st August 2020
By - Chris Smith

Well-wishers who buy the commemorative coin, which costs £10, will be helping raise funds for the National Police Memorial Day charity and The Police Roll of Honour Trust. Both have been impacted by the cancellation of an annual event due to...

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