The Federal Swiss Mint have issued (4th May) a new silver coin that pays tribute to one of Switzerland’s most endearing national treasures, the Uri steamboat. The Uri is Switzerland’s oldest paddle steamer and the oldest ship in the Schiffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstattersees (SGV) company’s fleet, having embarked on its maiden voyage in 1901
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Switzerland: New “Steamboat” coin series launched with Uri paddle steamer
The Federal Swiss Mint have issued (4th May) a new silver coin that pays tribute to one of Switzerland’s most endearing national treasures, the Uri steamboat. The Uri is Switzerland’s oldest paddle steamer and the oldest ship in the Schiffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstattersees (SGV) company’s fleet, having embarked on its maiden voyage in 1901
Australia: Commemorative coin marks 75th anniversary of sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke
The Royal Australian Mint have launched (10th February) a new coin that remembers the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke. The tragedy that unfolded after the ship was bombed on the 14th February 1942 was a heartbreaking episode of courage in the face of certain death at the hands of the enemy
Australia: Commemorative coin marks 75th anniversary of sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke
The Royal Australian Mint have launched (10th February) a new coin that remembers the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the SS Vyner Brooke. The tragedy that unfolded after the ship was bombed on the 14th February 1942 was a heartbreaking episode of courage in the face of certain death at the hands of the enemy