Victoria - Nautical Ounce 1 Oz - 2019
Victoria was a Spanish carrack, a type of ship that features three to four masts for the sails and was designed specifically for ocean voyages. The Victoria holds an honorable place in history as the first ship to successfully circumnavigate the globe.
On the obverse of the 2019 1 oz Rwandan Silver Victoria Nautical Ounce Coin is the image of the Victoria as it sails the oceans of the world. The legendary explorer Ferdinand Magellan was the captain of this ship and it was gifted to him along with four other vessels by King Charles I of Spain, a ruler also known as The Holy Roman Emperor King Charles V. Victoria was the only vessel in Magellan’s expedition to complete the voyage.
The reverse of 2019 Rwandan Silver Victoria Nautical Ounce Coins includes the seal of Rwanda. This seal includes a traditional hut in the center of the design and is flanked on either side by tribal battle shields. The coin’s face value and nation of issue are inscribed on this face of the coin as well.
Contains 1 oz of .999 Silver.
**Stands in images are not included
