2025 1-oz Silver Krugerrand Struck From SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver NGC Gem Uncirculated First Day of Production w/Blue Core
Own a piece of WWII history with this 2025 One-Ounce Silver Krugerrand Struck From SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Set! It's available now graded by NGC in Gem Uncirculated First Day of Production condition!
2025-dated 1-ounce Silver Krugerrand and Britannia coins struck on planchets made from salvaged silver bars aboard the British ocean liner/freighter SS Tilawa which was sunk by a Japanese submarine on November 23, 1942 (during the World War II hostilities). Each coin features an uncirculated finish and a special privy mark the identifies it as a coin made from authentic SS Tilawa sunken treasure silver.
Premier coins will be graded and encapsulated by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) and include a special First Day of Production (FDP) designation.
everal full bars and face plates were conserved, but millions of ounces of silver have been melted and struck into a bevy of unique numismatic collectibles –allowing more collectors to own a piece of this ship's amazing history
Each coin is legal tender of its respective issuing country:
Britannia - £2 British Pounds of the United Kingdom.
Krugerrand - 1 Rand of South Africa.
Each 5-piece FDP set will include a pouch , number salvage company certificate, and a story card on the SS Tilawa.
The SS Tilawa Salvage Silver Series offers collectors a rare opportunity to own a piece of World War II maritime history. After being lost for over seven decades, the sunken liner was discovered in 2014, and the silver was salvaged in 2017. Though the treasure was originally awarded to the salvage company who discovered it, that ruling was overturned in the Spring of 2024 – which gave the rights to the South African Government. (More on this story at the bottom.
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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 one of these wartime artifacts–a One-Ounce Silver Krugerrand that links you directly to one of the most dramatic chapters of World War II. This coin is not only steeped in historical significance, but it's also masterpieces of craftsmanship, featuring an exclusive Tilawa privy mark that highlights its unique connection to the shipwrecked treasure. This Silver Krugerrand's privy mark showcases a detailed engraving of the Tilawa.
Flawless Coins From Among The First Produced
Each coin in this offer has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) as being in gleaming Gem Uncirculated condition, a distinction that means these coins are the product of a superb strike that places your coin firmly among the elite of the run. 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 mint began striking the series. 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 Remarkable Coin
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:
- A PIECE OF HISTORY – Own a part of WWII maritime legacy–these coins are struck from silver salvaged from the wreck of the SS Tilawa; a ship lost to the sea in 1942 following its sinking by a Japanese submarine.
- HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each coin is crafted from one Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver recovered from the wreck–linking you directly to a once-forgotten treasure.
- UNIQUE PRIVY MARKS – Every coin features a special Tilawa privy mark–highlighting its origin and its place in history, making it a one-of-a-kind collectible.
- MINTED BY A RENOWNED INSTITUTION – These coins are produced by the South African Mint, respected worldwide for its commitment to quality and authenticity.
- GEM UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 2025 One-Ounce Silver Krugerrand Struck From SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Company (NGC) in gleaming Gem Uncirculated condition.
- KEY FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION CERTIFICATION – NGC has further certified that your coin is a First Day of Production (FDP) specimen, a designation that means it was struck on the first day that the mint began striking the series.
- LIMITED EDITION – This exclusive opportunity is limited, as these coins are struck from silver recovered in 2017, making them an extraordinary addition to any collection.
Own an authentic piece of WWII history with this 2025 One-Ounce Silver Krugerrand Struck From SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver! It's available now in Gem Uncirculated First Day of Production condition!
| Country of Manufacture | South Africa (ZA) |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | South Africa |
| Denominating Country | South Africa |
| Currency Type | Rand |
| Denomination | 1.00 |
| Year of Issue | 2025 |
| Branch | N/A |
| Mint Name | South African Mint |
| Sold Out at Mint | No |
| Grade Type | GEM Uncirculated |
| Composition | Silver |
| Bullion | No |
| Purity | 0.999, N/A |
| Weight in Troy Ounces | 1 Ounce - oz |
| Finish Enhancement | N/A |
| Packaging | Pouch |
| ShipDate Notification | Dec 11, 2025, 6:00:00 PM |
