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!
This note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick-269c.
This note is listed in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Paper Money as Pick-34b.
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.
These 39 millimeter-sized crowns are all in uncirculated condition and will make a very nice addition to any world coins collection.
These 39 millimeter sized crowns are all in uncirculated condition and will make a very nice addition to any world coins collection.
The coin was struck from 42 grams of bronze, measures an ample 50 millimeters in diameter and total mintage worldwide was limited to 3,000 pieces. It comes as shown with a Certificate of Authenticity and a presentation box as shown.
Canada – Elizabeth II Crowned Bust – Voyageur Canoe – 1 Dollar – 1966 – Large Beads – AU – Km64.1
Canada – Elizabeth II Young Bust – Voyageur Canoe – 1 Dollar – 1963 – Proof Silver – KM54
Canada – Elizabeth II Young Bust – Voyageur Canoe – 1 Dollar – 1963 – Proof Silver – KM54
Cape Verde – 2 Coin Set – Sailships Senhor das Areias & Carvalho – 50 & 10 Escudos – 1994
Cook Islands – Admiral Horation Nelson – $1 – 2008 – Prooflike
Okay, every now and then there’s an innovation in numismatics that truly bamboozles me. This world coin has (believe it) friction/odor tech (better known as “scratch and sniff”). Now I like the smell of money well enough but this is one step beyond and this coin actually emits the smell of gunpowder and smoke when the image of the ship is rubbed! That’s getting into the buccaneer spirit! And it’s appropriate considering that the “Ark Royal” was the flagship of Queen Elizabeth’s navy in its fight against the Spanish Armada. She saw service from 1588 till 1636. If you’re a collector of world coins and have an affinity for buccaneers, privateers, or ships then this world coin would make an extraordinary addition to your world coin collection.
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