Description: Building upon the success of the African Wildlife Series issued for Rwanda, and its continuing Lunar Series, there’s a brand-new coin for the nation of Rwanda. The Nautical Ounce coins debut with the design of the flagship used by Christopher Columbus on his journey across the Atlantic Ocean to explore the New World. Coin Highlights:Arrives inside of individual plastic flip or sheets of 10 coins!1st release in the Nautical Ounce Series!Contains 1 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.Bears a face value of 50 Francs backed by the Bank of Rwanda.Obverse includes the image of the Santa Maria sailing the ocean blue.Reverse features the official seal of Rwanda.Each 2017 1 oz Rwandan Santa Maria Nautical Ounce Silver Coin in this listing is in BU condition. Coins in BU condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though minor flaws resulting from the coining process are possible. These flaws include breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, or contact marks.For the first release in the Nautical Ounce collection, the Rwandan Santa Maria Silver Coin commemorates the 525th anniversary of Columbus’ journey across the Atlantic Ocean in search of lands to cultivate, explore, and ultimately colonize in the New World. Though he sailed with three ships, it was the Santa Maria that was his flagship.On the obverse of the 2017 1 oz Rwandan Santa Maria Nautical Ounce Silver Coin you’ll find various nautical themes in the design. The central piece is that of the Santa Maria gliding across the ocean waters as it heads for the New World. In the upper right there is a stylized compass and the top of the field as various instruments sailors of the day used for navigation.
Price: 64 USD
Location: Burke, Virginia
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Composition: Silver
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: Ungraded
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
Brand/Mint: South African Mint
Certification: Uncertified
Coin: Rwanda Nautical Ounce
Unit Type: oz
Year: 2017
Country/Region of Manufacture: Rwanda
Unit Quantity: 1
Total Precious Metal Content: 1 oz