The SS City of Cairo Remembered Silver Layered Coin Set
Expertly Layered in World-Record Certified Silver.
The SS City of Cairo Remembered Silver Layered Coin Set
- Layered in silver that's certified as the deepest recovered treasure ever recorded.
- Telling the full story of that fateful voyage.
- A tale of tragedy, survival, and a recovery from the edge of the impossible.
Order The SS City of Cairo Remembered Silver Layered Coin Set today, yours for just £149! (PLUS £3.95 P&P)
Each coin in this poignant collection tells a vital chapter of the extraordinary story of the S.S City of Cairo. From the fateful torpedo strike and the haunting words spoken by the U‑boat commander to the long and perilous journey by lifeboat towards St Helena, these richly detailed designs capture moments of fear, resilience and hope. Together, they form a complete narrative, which honours the survivors who faced the unimaginable with quiet heroism.
What makes this set especially significant is the silver itself. Each coin is expertly layered in original shipwreck silver recovered from the wreck of the SS City of Cairo, discovered 3.2 miles beneath the Atlantic Ocean in what remains the deepest treasure recovery in history. Once destined to be melted down for wartime use, this silver has instead been preserved in remembrance, transformed into a lasting tribute to those aboard the ship.
Issued with a rich antiqued effect to highlight their intricate engravings, these strictly limited coins ensure that the story of the SS City of Cairo will never be forgotten.
Each coin displays the name of the ship, and the fateful words spoken by Merten: “Goodnight, sorry for sinking you”.
- Waiting to Embark: A woman and her children wait to board the ship on what would be her final voyage.
- The Fateful Shot: Depicts U-68, the U-boat commanded by Karl-Friedrich Merten that delivered the fateful torpedo. Merten is represented in the design.
- The Story of Survival: A survivor in a lifeboat is depicted wearing a Rolex Oyster watch and holding a sextant, the tools that helped to guide them to St Helena.
- The First Sight: After many gruelling days in the lifeboats, Saint Helena is finally spotted.
Rest assured that you have no further commitments, and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office's 14-day “no quibble” guarantee. You have no further obligations.
- Metal:
- Base Metal
- Finish:
- Layered in genuine recovered silver with an antique finish
- Quality:
- Collector's Quality
- Weight:
- 14.14g, 28.28g
- Diameter:
- 32mm, 38.6mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Gibraltar
- Denomination:
- Half Crown, Full Crown
- Year of issue:
- 2025
- Mintage limit:
- 49,999
Order The SS City of Cairo Remembered Silver Layered Coin Set today, yours for just £149! (PLUS £3.95 P&P)
Each coin in this poignant collection tells a vital chapter of the extraordinary story of the S.S City of Cairo. From the fateful torpedo strike and the haunting words spoken by the U‑boat commander to the long and perilous journey by lifeboat towards St Helena, these richly detailed designs capture moments of fear, resilience and hope. Together, they form a complete narrative, which honours the survivors who faced the unimaginable with quiet heroism.
What makes this set especially significant is the silver itself. Each coin is expertly layered in original shipwreck silver recovered from the wreck of the SS City of Cairo, discovered 3.2 miles beneath the Atlantic Ocean in what remains the deepest treasure recovery in history. Once destined to be melted down for wartime use, this silver has instead been preserved in remembrance, transformed into a lasting tribute to those aboard the ship.
Issued with a rich antiqued effect to highlight their intricate engravings, these strictly limited coins ensure that the story of the SS City of Cairo will never be forgotten.
Each coin displays the name of the ship, and the fateful words spoken by Merten: “Goodnight, sorry for sinking you”.
- Waiting to Embark: A woman and her children wait to board the ship on what would be her final voyage.
- The Fateful Shot: Depicts U-68, the U-boat commanded by Karl-Friedrich Merten that delivered the fateful torpedo. Merten is represented in the design.
- The Story of Survival: A survivor in a lifeboat is depicted wearing a Rolex Oyster watch and holding a sextant, the tools that helped to guide them to St Helena.
- The First Sight: After many gruelling days in the lifeboats, Saint Helena is finally spotted.
Rest assured that you have no further commitments, and your purchase is protected by The London Mint Office's 14-day “no quibble” guarantee. You have no further obligations.
Specifications
- Metal:
- Base Metal
- Finish:
- Layered in genuine recovered silver with an antique finish
- Quality:
- Collector's Quality
- Weight:
- 14.14g, 28.28g
- Diameter:
- 32mm, 38.6mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Gibraltar
- Denomination:
- Half Crown, Full Crown
- Year of issue:
- 2025
- Mintage limit:
- 49,999
The SS City of Cairo Remembered Silver Layered Coin Set
Specifications
- Metal:
- Base Metal
- Finish:
- Layered in genuine recovered silver with an antique finish
- Quality:
- Collector's Quality
- Weight:
- 14.14g, 28.28g
- Diameter:
- 32mm, 38.6mm
- Issuing Authority:
- Gibraltar
- Denomination:
- Half Crown, Full Crown
- Year of issue:
- 2025
- Mintage limit:
- 49,999
The SS City of Cairo Remembered Silver Layered Coin Set
