1998 Somalia 25 Shillings Sinking Of Titanic Proof

The Titanic Disaster Captured On A Coin!

The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 is the most famous maritime disaster in history, and now you can own a small part of that story with this commemorative coin! Part of the “A History of World Shipping” series, this copper-nickel proof was struck in 1998 and faithfully depicts the demise of the supposedly “unsinkable” ship in vibrant colorized detail.

Exciting And Poignant Coin Shows The Sinking Of The Doomed Ocean Liner

Released on behalf of Somalia, this legal-tender 25 Shillings coin shows the doomed ocean liner after its fateful encounter with an iceberg in the North Atlantic Ocean. The great ship’s stern can be seen rising ominously in the air thanks to the effects of water flooding into the vessel’s forward compartments. Look closely and you can even see lifeboats in the foreground, along with the date of the tragedy, April 15, 1912, inscribed below. This exciting and poignant coin also comes in gorgeous proof condition, meaning it was expertly crafted from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields.

Secured From A Small Hoard Of Coins

The sinking of the Titanic on her maiden voyage was a dramatic tragedy that still captivates us today. The great ship’s opulent luxury, it’s “A” list of elite passengers, the band playing on amid the impending doom while chivalric passengers observed the rule of “women and children first” all combine to paint a romantic picture of that fateful night—a night that has been etched in history for more than 110 years! We recently stumbled upon a hoard of 500 of these highly popular coins, but at this price, they won’t last. Don't let this historic coin sail by—strike now and order yours today!