Great Eastern 2023 | RWF50 Rwanda | 1oz Fine Silver Coin
The seventh release in the acclaimed Nautical Ounce series honors the Great Eastern, a maritime behemoth that redefined engineering in the 19th century. Struck by the prestigious Bavarian State Mint, this coin captures the sheer scale of the vessel with exquisite precision, featuring a reverse design of the ship under sail alongside a stylized compass.
Launched in 1858, the Great Eastern was the brainchild of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. As the largest ship of its era, it featured a revolutionary hybrid propulsion system utilizing both massive paddle wheels and a screw propeller. Though its passenger career was fraught with challenges, it earned its place in history by successfully laying the first permanent transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866, forever changing global communication.
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Great Eastern 2023 (SKU-GER00007) The Great Eastern Silver Coin, the seventh captivating issue in the Nautical Ounce series, is a one-ounce, .999 fine silver coin minted by the Bavarian State Mint, available in bullion, proof, and a stunning high-relief antique finish (also in a three-ounce size). Its 40mm obverse features the Rwandan coat of arms and a 50 Francs face value, while the reverse beautifully renders the immense Great Eastern under sail alongside a stylized compass, with the high-relief antique finish emphasizing its groundbreaking scale. With a limited mintage, this coin is highly desirable, honoring a true marvel of 19th-century engineering: launched in 1858 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the Great Eastern was the largest ship of its era, uniquely propelled by both paddle wheels and a screw propeller. Despite facing initial commercial challenges in transatlantic passenger service, it achieved lasting fame by successfully laying the first permanent transatlantic telegraph cable in 1866, cementing its place as a pivotal milestone in shipbuilding and maritime technology. Great Eastern 2023
| TECHNICAL DETAILS | |
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| Product ID | 2161 |
| SKU | GER00007 |
| Product Name | 165 Years of Great Eastern |
| Year | 2023 |
| Face Value | 50 (Francs RWF) |
| Issuing Country | Rwanda |
| Fineness (Purity) | .999 |
| Weight (g) | 31,103 (1oz) |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Height (mm) | 4 |
| Quality |
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| Mintage (pcs) | 1000 |
| Certificate (COA) | Yes |
| Presentation Case (Box) | No |
| Capsule | Yes |
| Serial No. | No |
| Additional Info | |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
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