New directly from the Mint Genuine 100% Authentic
2 piece Set - 1 oz Silver Coin 2025 Krugerrand & Britannia SS Tilawa NGC MS70 First Day of Production Ship Privy
Comes with slab, wooden box, and COA
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Sunken Treasure Resurrected: WWII Silver Coins From The SS Tilawa
In the dark depths of the Indian Ocean lies a story of loss, treasure, and ultimate redemption. On November 23, 1942, the SS Tilawa, a merchant/ocean liner ship carrying 732 passengers, 222 crew and 6,472 tons of cargo (which included 2,364 bars of silver bullion), met a tragic fate. Struck by a torpedo fired by the Japanese submarine I-29 (nicknamed Matsu), the Tilawa and nearly 300 lives were claimed by the sea. But beneath the waves, a forgotten treasure remained—2,364 silver bars destined to be struck into legal tender coinage.
A Story Reclaimed In Silver: Pedigreed Coins From A Lost Voyage
Decades later, British entrepreneur and former race car driver Ross Hyett helped assemble a team that eventually led to an extensive operation in 2017 that recovered a significant portion of this sunken treasure. This shipwreck silver has now come full circle, fulfilling its destiny of being used to create legal tender coinage—which was its original purpose during World War II. And now, you have a rare opportunity to own a piece of this remarkable story. Crafted by two of the world’s most prestigious mints, the South African Mint and Great Britain’s Royal Mint, these Krugerrand and Britannia coins bring history back to life in a spectacular way.
Own A Piece Of World War II History
Here’s your chance to acquire a pair of true wartime artifacts—coins that link you directly to one of the most dramatic chapters of World War II. These coins are not only steeped in historical significance, but they are also masterpieces of craftsmanship, featuring exclusive Tilawa privy marks that highlight their unique connection to the shipwrecked treasure. The Silver Britannia coin features an anchor privy mark inscribed with SS Tilawa and the year 1942 while the Silver Krugerrand showcases a detailed engraving of the Tilawa.
Flawless Coins From Among The First Produced
Each coin in this two-piece set has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in flawless Uncirculated Mint State-70 (MS70) condition, a distinction that means these perfectly-graded coins have ZERO imperfections—showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended. In addition, NGC has further certified that these coins are First Day of Production (FDP) specimens, a designation that means they were struck on the first day that the mints began striking them. To qualify for First Day of Production, coins must be received by NGC or an NGC-approved depository accompanied by documentation from the mint that confirms that the coins were struck on the first day of that coin’s production. Each coin will come sonically sealed in a museum-quality acrylic holder with a blue display core!
Seize Your Chance To Own A Pair Of Remarkable Coins
These limited-edition coins are more than just collectibles—they are a direct connection to the past, offering a tangible link to a historic event and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of WWII history, resurrected in silver. Only limited quantities are available so DON’T wait, order yours now!
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
Own an authentic piece of WWII history with this 2025 One-Ounce Silver Krugerrand & Britannia Struck From SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Two-Piece Set! It’s available now in Mint State-70 First Day of Production condition!
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