Ships have been the topic of coin designers since the Phoenicians took to the seas. In modern times there have been hundreds of issues featuring all different types of watercraft, from Thor Heyerdahl’s raft that crossed the Pacific to multiple aircraft carriers, cruise liners and submarines. One of the more ubiquitous ship coins is the British Half Penny first issued in 1937 that features the “Golden Hind,” Sir Francis Drake’s famous galleon. If your collecting interest are inclined toward maritime issues, we have hundreds of ship coins for you to peruse. Happy sailing!
Palau – Italian Battleship RN Vittorio Veneto – $10 – 2011 – Proof Silver Crown – COA – The
This legal-tender Five Dollar coin was issued under authority of the Government of the Cook Islands to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic. Mintage on this commemorative coin was limited to 2,012 pieces worldwide. It comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity.
New Hebrides – Dugout Canoe with Sail – 500 Francs – 1979 – Pick 19b – Crisp Unciculated – One of the most colorful notes issued in the style of old French paper money, this note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, 17th Edition, as Pick 19b. The note is in Crisp Uncirculated condition.
This coin was struck from one ounce of .999 fine silver and carries a legal tender denomination of One Dollar. It comes in the original Perth Mint issued presentation case with individually numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Total mintage on this issue was limited to 5,000 coins.
Northern Ireland – Ten Pounds Specimen Banknote – 1977 – Pick 63 – CU
Belarus – Sailing Ship Sedov – 20 Roubles – 2008 – Hologram Proof Silver Crown – KM-191 – COA – The STS Sedov, is a 4-masted steel barque that for almost 80 years was the largest traditional sailing ship in operation. Originally built as a German cargo ship, the Sedov is today a sail training vessel, training cadets from the universities of Murmansk, Saint Petersburg and Arkhangelsk. She participates regularly in the big maritime international events as a privileged host and has also been a regular participant in the The Tall Ships’ Races. This coin is another example of the quality coinage being produced by the Mennica Polska (Polish Mint), a beautiful hologram proof silver crown struck from 28.28 grams of .925 silver for an Actual Silver Weight (ASW) of .8410 ounces of pure silver. Only 25,000 of these coins were issued worldwide. It comes in a hard plastic capsule with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Polish Mint.
Malawi – Set of (4) World War II Warships – 5 Kwacha – 2005 – Proof Rectangular Crowns – This set of four gilded proof coins is comprised of the British battlecruiser HMS Hood, the American aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea, the Russian battleship Molotov and the American battleship USS Missouri. Great addition to any collection of warship coins or for any World War II buff.
No account yet?
Create an Account