50 Francs - 170th anniversary of SS Great Eastern Construction - Nautical Ounce (2023)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Catalog Number | KM# 251a |
| Weight (g) | 31.1035 |
| Diameter (mm) | 40 |
| Thickness (mm) | 4 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Silver (.999) |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Metal Value (USD) | 82.73 |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Lettering:
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2023 1 oz FINE SILVER 999
Great Eastern
Description:
The obverse presents a dramatic bow view of SS Great Eastern, an iron-hulled steamship cutting through the ocean, displaying her five funnels, towering masts, large side paddle wheels, rigging, fluttering flag, rows of portholes, lifeboats, and finely engraved deck details, while sculpted waves beneath the hull create a dramatic sense of movement against the compass rose at the upper left, surrounded by a map grid and navigational details in the background. A ribbon inscription reads “Great Eastern,” and an inset medallion features Sea nautical navigation instruments "sextant, , divider, sailor compass, metal spyglass" all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "Nautical Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2023 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
The “Great Eastern” gained real significance with the laying of the first functioning transatlantic cable (1866). This made it possible for the first time to exchange telegrams between America and Europe in real time using Morse code.
NAUTICAL OUNCE
2023 1 oz FINE SILVER 999
Great Eastern
Description:
The obverse presents a dramatic bow view of SS Great Eastern, an iron-hulled steamship cutting through the ocean, displaying her five funnels, towering masts, large side paddle wheels, rigging, fluttering flag, rows of portholes, lifeboats, and finely engraved deck details, while sculpted waves beneath the hull create a dramatic sense of movement against the compass rose at the upper left, surrounded by a map grid and navigational details in the background. A ribbon inscription reads “Great Eastern,” and an inset medallion features Sea nautical navigation instruments "sextant, , divider, sailor compass, metal spyglass" all within a circle surrounded by the text identifying the series "Nautical Ounce" left while the metal, weight and purity accompanied by the date "2023 1oz FINE SILVER 999" along the right edge.
The “Great Eastern” gained real significance with the laying of the first functioning transatlantic cable (1866). This made it possible for the first time to exchange telegrams between America and Europe in real time using Morse code.
Reverse
Lettering:
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU
Description:
The coat of arms of Rwanda used shows, the central tribal devices, a stem of sorghum, a branch of a coffee tree and a traditional basket are surmounted on a cogwheel with the sun with its rays above, while two typical Rwandan shields protects them, one on the right and one on the left. They are encircled by a square knot. The text reads "Republic of Rwanda – Unity, Work, Patriotism" in Kinyarwanda. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the denomination "AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU" below.
BANKI NKURU Y'U RWANDA
REPUBLIKA Y'U RWANDA
UBUMWI - UMURIMO - GUKUNDA IGIHUGU
AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU
Description:
The coat of arms of Rwanda used shows, the central tribal devices, a stem of sorghum, a branch of a coffee tree and a traditional basket are surmounted on a cogwheel with the sun with its rays above, while two typical Rwandan shields protects them, one on the right and one on the left. They are encircled by a square knot. The text reads "Republic of Rwanda – Unity, Work, Patriotism" in Kinyarwanda. The surrounding inscription reads "BANKI · NASIYONALI · YU · RWANDA" (to English: National Bank of Rwanda) while the denomination "AMAFARANGA 50 MIRONGO ITANU" below.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,000 | BH Mayer's German Mint, High Relief Antique Finish | Unknown |