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Please note that as our stock dwindles, we no longer have sealed mint tubes available. These rounds will ship in plastic flips normal tubes.
JM Bullion is excited to offer these unique 1 oz S.S. Gairsoppa Silver Rounds minted with actual silver recovered from the infamous S.S. Gairsoppa Shipwreck. Each round contains 1 troy ounce of .999 fine silver and has been struck at Sunshine Minting located in Idaho, USA. When ordering these products in increments of twenty, they will be shipped in their original tubes. With only a limited number of these rounds set to be produced, don’t miss out on a chance to own a unique piece of World War II history.
Round Highlights:
The 300 ft S.S. Gairsoppa was launched in 1919 by the British India Steam Navigation Company, Ltd. of London; a company that got its start transporting mail between Calcutta and Rangoon. As World War II unfolded, the United Kingdom enlisted the ship to help out with the war efforts. Towards the beginning of the war (December of 1940), the ship was loaded full of supplies which included pig iron, tea and over 7 million ounces of silver in the form of ingots. Today the value of its cargo has been estimated at 150,000,000 pounds and is believed to be one of the richest of any sunken vessel.
On its trip from Calcutta to Britain where it was to deliver its rich load to the Royal Mint in London, the ship began to run low on fuel. It was forced to set a new course on the most direct route to port. As the ship headed towards the isles, it was spotted by German aircraft which then relayed its position to a U-Boat which was in the area. The Gairsoppa was hit by a torpedo and later sunk on February 17, 1941 approximately 300 miles off the coast of Galway. The ship and its rich cargo sat on the bottom of the Atlantic for nearly 7 decades until it was finally recovered.
In 2010 the British Government sought out the help of Florida-based Odyssey Marine Exploration to help locate the ship and try to recover the 110+ tons of precious silver. They succeeded and ended up recovering nearly all of the sunken silver. After the success of their recovery, the company decided to commemorate the ship and its rich history by producing a number of silver bars, rounds and coins minted with actual silver from the recovery.
If you have any questions about the 1 oz S.S. Gairsoppa Shipwreck Silver Round, please call us at 800-276-6508. For added convenience, you may reach us via live chat or by filling out our online contact form. Please note that these rounds are in limited supply and in much demand. We encourage you to procure yours as soon as can be.
| JMB ID | 172367 |
| Mint Mark | Not Shown |
| Purity | .999 |
| Manufacturer | Sunshine Minting |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Diameter | 38.5 mm |
| Condition | Secondary Market |
| Edge Design | Reeded |
| Series | SS Gairsoppa Shipwreck |
| CoA | No |
| Capsule Size | 39 mm |
| Packaging Type | Plastic Flip |
| Package Dimensions | 1.8x1.8x0.3 |
| Metal Weight | 1 Troy Ounce |
| Shipping | Free Shipping on Orders Over $199 |
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Michael from IL - October 05, 2015
“Fascinating bit of history for the collection. The capsule of mine was a little scratched up, but that’s okay. I popped it open and the coin itself is pristine, which is what counts. Thanks JMB or the chance at owning something so interesting!” |
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Brian from CO - September 24, 2015
“These are so totally unique that they are a part of WWII during Britains most desperate time. These beautiful coins have a historical place i numismatics. Had she port with the “Idian Silver” policies with FDR and Churchill may have changed the war. I am so glad to have them and JM Bullion has take great care in packaging, handling and shipping!” |
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Michael from FL - September 08, 2015
“I bought one of these rounds for my collection. It is very cool to hold a piece of shipwreck history in the palm of your hand. And far more affordable than buying shipwreck silver from the Atocha. I’d highly recommend having at least one piece. And I don’t know how many were made available. It is just really cool to have. It makes for great story telling too.” |
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Scott from TX - September 01, 2015
“Just received two of these 1oz rounds. Not going to add a lot of these to my stack but grabbed them due to the historical aspect of the silver. Very nice with good detail. Best part was I ordered them via e-check on 8/25 and had them in my hand on 8/31. Seven days total and saved the 4% CC fee. Thanks again JMB. You guys are top notch.” |
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Riley from UT - August 20, 2015
“This is a cool round, and it’s even better knowing where it came from. I highly recommend everyone buy a few of these.” |
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Mike from NY - June 10, 2015
“I don’t normally collect silver rounds, opting instead for Silver Eagles. As a history buff I could not pass these up however !! What a neat piece of history !!” |
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Phillip from TX - June 09, 2015
“Holding a piece of history in my hand now. Arrived in protective capsule.” |
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Casimir from FL - May 26, 2015
“What a cool piece of history you can hold in your hand! Think about it, the silver you are holding was mined from the depths of the Earth, only to be trapped thousands of feet underwater in the Atlantic Ocean for decades! You have to buy at least 1, I think! I buy precious metals for bullion investment purposes, but I couldn’t resist getting one of these. JM Bullion beats all the others prices with the best customer service. The only place I buy bullion!” |
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Mike from GA - May 09, 2015
“This is a great place to buy silver and gold. Its everything it claims to be.” |
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Just received the 5 I ordered. Very well packaged in individual plastic holders and in perfect condition. Prompt shipping as usual from JM. I am somewhat a newcomer to the precious metals investment world and JM makes it easy and enjoyable, I will be using them for a long time to come. These rounds are quite cool knowing they came from silver from a shipwreck so many years ago, nice being able to hold a piece of history in my hands.
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Fascinating bit of history for the collection. The capsule of mine was a little scratched up, but that’s okay. I popped it open and the coin itself is pristine, which is what counts. Thanks JMB or the chance at owning something so interesting!
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These are so totally unique that they are a part of WWII during Britains most desperate time. These beautiful coins have a historical place i numismatics. Had she port with the “Idian Silver” policies with FDR and Churchill may have changed the war. I am so glad to have them and JM Bullion has take great care in packaging, handling and shipping!
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I bought one of these rounds for my collection. It is very cool to hold a piece of shipwreck history in the palm of your hand. And far more affordable than buying shipwreck silver from the Atocha. I’d highly recommend having at least one piece. And I don’t know how many were made available. It is just really cool to have. It makes for great story telling too.
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Just received two of these 1oz rounds. Not going to add a lot of these to my stack but grabbed them due to the historical aspect of the silver. Very nice with good detail. Best part was I ordered them via e-check on 8/25 and had them in my hand on 8/31. Seven days total and saved the 4% CC fee. Thanks again JMB. You guys are top notch.
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This is a cool round, and it’s even better knowing where it came from. I highly recommend everyone buy a few of these.
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I don’t normally collect silver rounds, opting instead for Silver Eagles. As a history buff I could not pass these up however !! What a neat piece of history !!
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Holding a piece of history in my hand now. Arrived in protective capsule.
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What a cool piece of history you can hold in your hand! Think about it, the silver you are holding was mined from the depths of the Earth, only to be trapped thousands of feet underwater in the Atlantic Ocean for decades! You have to buy at least 1, I think!
I buy precious metals for bullion investment purposes, but I couldn’t resist getting one of these. JM Bullion beats all the others prices with the best customer service. The only place I buy bullion!
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This is a great place to buy silver and gold. Its everything it claims to be.
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Just bought a couple of these just for the fun of it because of the history. Very nice looking and each one encased in its own plastic cover.
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Just gorgeous. Must have especially with piece of history. High premium, but enclosed in plastic capsule.
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I bought several of these rounds as well as several coins and bars from JM Bullion and each time the service was excelent, the delivery was very fast and pain free and the quality of the metal and workmanship was outstanding. I will continue buying PM’s from JM Bullion and will recommend to anyone. They might consider placing a few business cards in their shipments so customers can pass them along.
Patrick, Fort Worth TX
Happy Customer
Very, very nice round! This piece is one of the best examples of silver that I have in my collection. Has a nice weight to it to be 1 oz and the quality is excellent. I will be picking up more of these as they remain available.
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Mine did not have the black background as shown in the picture. Definitely not a deal breaker, but just keep that in mind when you order it. The coin is beautiful and has a very cool history behind it. Read up on Richard Ayres, the only survivor of the attack…Great story.
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Sharp looking Round & much less costly than other dealers. This is a must have for History Buffs like myself.
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By far my favorite silver round. Quality is excellent and having it come in a capsule (verses a flip) adds to the value. A unique piece of history at an affordable cost. Very glad I nabbed these.
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High quality round! A must for every stack.
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Very nice round, high premium and almost flawless. Worth having at least 1 or 2 to own a piece of history.
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“Just received the 5 I ordered. Very well packaged in individual plastic holders and in perfect condition. Prompt shipping as usual from JM. I am somewhat a newcomer to the precious metals investment world and JM makes it easy and enjoyable, I will be using them for a long time to come. These rounds are quite cool knowing they came from silver from a shipwreck so many years ago, nice being able to hold a piece of history in my hands.”