Description
Why add this 2021 Rwanda Nautical Ounce Sedov brilliant uncirculated silver coin to your collection?
The Rwandan Nautical Ounce series commemorates the legendary vessels of maritime history. The fifth release of the series is an homage to the Russian sailing vessel STS Sedov, a four-masted steel barque which made its maiden voyage a century ago, in 1921. Originally a German cargo ship, the vessel was acquired in 1945 by the Soviet Union as a war reparation following World War II. The ship currently serves a sail training vessel for Russian university cadets.
- This 2021 Rwanda Nautical Ounce Sedov coin is crafted from 1 Troy oz. of .999 fine silver.
- The coin features a diameter measurement of 40 mm.
- The coin is struck with a sensational Brilliant uncirculated finish.
- The bullion coin is a product of the prestigious Mayer Mint in Germany.
Magnificent Nautically Themed Imagery
Obverse: Centered on the obverse is the Coat of Arms of Rwanda adopted by the African nation in 2001. Surrounding inscriptions, translated from the Kinyarwanda language, include “NATIONAL BANK OF RWANDA,” “REPUBLIC OF RWANDA” and “UNITY, WORK, PATRIOTISM,” along with the coin’s face value of “50” Francs Rwandais.
Reverse: The reverse features an impressive collage dominated by the massive STS Sedov at full sail, accompanied by the lines of a stylized nautical chart in the background, an intricately detailed compass rose and an oval rope frame containing traditional tools of a sailor such as a nautical sextant, marine astrolabe and a spyglass. Inscriptions include “NAUTICAL OUNCE,” “2021” and “1 OZ FINE SILVER 999,” with “SEDOV” engraved in the ocean below the vessel.
Stunning Brilliant Uncirculated Coin
This 2021 Rwanda Nautical Ounce Sedov Silver Fr.50 Coin is presented as received from the Mint, in breathtaking Brilliant Uncirculated (GEM BU) condition. Expect the ungraded 1 oz. silver bullion coin to feature a remarkably sharp strike, gorgeously finished surfaces and spectacular eye appeal. The coin will arrive safely packaged in a flip-style mylar sleeve.
