Ships That Changed The World...Santa Maria
The Austrailian Perth Mint has released a new series of silver bullion coins, this first fabulous coin release in the series celebrates the Santa Maria and the voyage of explorer Christopher Columbus to the Americas. The Santa Maria ( Santa Maria de La Immaculada Concepcion) was the largest of three ships used by Columbus on his first voyage 1492-1493. Columbus was searching for a quicker trade route to the East Indies and instead he discovered the islands just off the coast of America now known as the Bahamas. This silver bullion coin is struck by the Perth Mint from 1oz of .999 silver in proof quality, The coin depicts a representation of the Santa Maria in full sail set against a coloured globe map and the inscription SANTA MARIA, and on the reverse incorporates the P mintmark of the Australian Perth Mint. other forthcoming Releases will be the Golden Hind, Mayflower, USS Constitution and Cutty Sark.
Weight...............31.135 grams
Diameter............40.6 mm
Purity.................999 silver
Year...................2011
Mintage.............5,000
Face Value.........$1
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