Great Eastern 2023 | RWF50 Rwanda | 1oz Fine Silver Coin
Rp2,557,000The 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.













