1-oz Silver SS Tilawa Shipwreck Sinking Round BU

Silver Rounds Made From World War II-Era Shipwreck Treasure

During World War II, the Imperial Japanese Navy deployed several submarines to the Indian Ocean in an attempt to disrupt Allied shipping between Europe and the Dutch East Indies. Among those ships that were sunk was the SS Tilawa, an ocean liner owned by the British India Steam Navigation Company. The 10,000-ton steam passenger liner was torpedoed and sunk by Japanese submarine Matsu on November 23, 1942 while in route from Bombay, India to Durban, South Africa. In addition to 280 people killed in the attack, more than 2,300 bars of silver bullion were lost. This silver was on its way to the South African Mint where it was to be struck into coinage. Today, that silver cargo is valued at more than $43 million and was at the center of a legal battle between salvagers and the government of South Africa.

Authentic Silver Bullion From The Wreck Of The SS Tilawa

Nicknamed the “Indian Titanic” in reference to its great loss of life similar to the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912, the Tilawa and its treasure was discovered by marine salvagers in 2017. Now, gleaming silver rounds made from the silver bullion bars recovered from the shipwreck are being made available to a discerning public looking for authentic pieces of World War II-era history. Here you can secure a 39 mm round struck in a Troy ounce of highly pure 99.9% fine silver that features a “Sinking” design that depicts the Tilawa as it sinks to the ocean floor. The obverse depicts the Tilawa during its voyage, capturing the ship’s grandeur before its fate. The ship is superimposed over a historic map, representing its intended voyage from Bombay, India, to Durban, South Africa.

Don’t Miss Your Chance To Own A Piece Of World War II History

Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of World War II history with this One-Ounce Silver SS Tilawa Shipwreck Sinking Round. Plus, each piece comes in gleaming Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition with razor-sharp details that crisp and crystal clear. Quantities are limited so act fast!