Australian Shipwreck Series (4.) - Zeewijk
1 Oz Silver - Uncirculated

• 4th and final Issue of the Australian Shipwreck Series
• Triangular-shaped bullion coin
• Mintage only 20,000 pieces
• Delivery in triangular-shaped Capsule

The fourth and final issue of the Australian Shipwreck Series is dedicated to the Zeewijk. The triangular bullion coin was struck by the Royal Australian Mint from 1 ounce of 99.9% silver. The motive depicts the Zeewijk in full glory. It is framed by decorative maritime ornaments. Turning the coin over, the weight and fineness as well as the year "1727" and the inscription "Zeewijk" are visible upright. Additionally, the ship is shown in the state after its sinking in 1727. The reverse shows scenes from the dramatic history of the Zeewijk, which set sail on November 7, 1726, and capsized on June 9, 1727, on its way to Batavia (Jakarta). Some of the crew managed to escape to nearby Gun Island. In 1629, the sinking of the Batavia had occurred just a few miles away. Both ship dramas were marked by murder, violence and madness among the survivors. Using the wreckage of the Zeewijk and other material they found on the surrounding islands, the survivors built a boat called the Sloepie - with which 82 people finally reached the original destination port of Batavia on April 30, 1728. The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and the denomination are also included in the design. The silver bullion coin is delivered in a triangular coin capsule from the Royal Australian Mint.

INFO:  For investors the coins are delivered per 10 coins in the original tube, per 240 coins in the original Masterbox of the Royal Australian Mint.