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The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa in the Indian Ocean during World War II has been referred to be historians as the Indian Titanic. The Tilawa’s voyage was scheduled to take it from Bombay, India, to Durban, South Africa, but the vessel never arrived. In addition to the lost souls when Japanese torpedoes took down the Tilawa, 2,364 silver bars sunk to the ocean’s depths. In 2017, roughly 60 tons of shipwrecked silver was secretly recovered from the wreckage in what would become a controversial salvage operation. Right now, 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Rounds are available online from JM Bullion.
Round Highlights:
Each 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Round available here comes in a plastic flip, a tube of 20, or a box of 500. These silver rounds were made with silver that was recovered from the wreckage of the S.S. Tilawa in 2017. After an extended court battle for the rights to the silver, it has found its way to refiners who are using the silver to strike commemorative shipwreck silver pieces.
The S.S. Tilawa’s mission in November 1942 was to deliver passengers and cargo from modern-day Mumbai, India, to Durban, South Africa. The Tilawa’s silver cargo was destined for the South African Mint, which planned to use the silver to produce silver denominations for South Africa and Egypt.
The obverse of the S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Round comes with an aerial view of the S.S. Tilawa. In this design, the Tilawa is shown sailing calm seas with a view of the eastern seaboard of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent in the background. There is an arch noting the intended course of the S.S. Tilawa from India to South Africa.
On the reverse of 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Rounds, you’ll find a depiction of the S.S. Tilawa sailing through the Indian Ocean. This haunting sea-level view of the ship’s stern is reminiscent of the view the Japanese submariners likely had as they targeted the vessel. On November 23, 1942, two torpedoes struck the S.S. Tilawa, sending it to the murky depths of the Indian Ocean.
Shipwreck Silver is not a common product and chances to own silver with this type of history are fleeting. If you have any questions about silver rounds, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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"Super nice! great detail and finish on this historical round!"
"Amazing design and detail.couldn’t wait to get them."
"Love the coin it’s really cool that this was silver from a shipwreck"
"Received my 20 one oz Tilawa Rounds yesterday along with a passel of Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, smooth as silk delivery as usual. The "Shipwreck" rounds were outstanding, and have become a favorite in less than 24 hours."
"Nice round for my collection, I'm fussy about what I collect. The first time the rounds and bars were for sale, I waited to long and missed the opportunity to buy them. The rounds were back in stock again and I bought them. I wanted the silver bars originally, buh they were out of stock, didn't you know after I bought the round the bars came back in stock. Good service from JM Bullion, but lousy service from the USPS. I should have had my order on 11-27 the order showed up on 11-30."
"I bought this round, and I do like it, but I foolishly assumed that there would be a COA to prove that the silver came from the Tilawa. There is no COA, and therefore no way to prove this silver was sourced from the Tilawa. I feel misled, hence the 2 star review. The rounds looks good though."
"These are among the most detailed, brilliant, and beautiful silver rounds I've ever seen. The backstory is also compelling. I got 5 of this design and five of the other 1 oz rounds in November, but felt the need to fill the rest of the tube with these so 5 more or each earlier this month. And, by the way, at 2.9mm thick, 20 will fit easily in any American Silver Eagle tube. SilverTowne outdid themselves on these."
"Superb details, fast delivery, as pictured, great price"
"I paid for 10 oz but only received 9. Bad business practice!"
The sinking of the S.S. Tilawa in the Indian Ocean during World War II has been referred to be historians as the Indian Titanic. The Tilawa’s voyage was scheduled to take it from Bombay, India, to Durban, South Africa, but the vessel never arrived. In addition to the lost souls when Japanese torpedoes took down the Tilawa, 2,364 silver bars sunk to the ocean’s depths. In 2017, roughly 60 tons of shipwrecked silver was secretly recovered from the wreckage in what would become a controversial salvage operation. Right now, 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Rounds are available online from JM Bullion.
Round Highlights:
Each 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Round available here comes in a plastic flip, a tube of 20, or a box of 500. These silver rounds were made with silver that was recovered from the wreckage of the S.S. Tilawa in 2017. After an extended court battle for the rights to the silver, it has found its way to refiners who are using the silver to strike commemorative shipwreck silver pieces.
The S.S. Tilawa’s mission in November 1942 was to deliver passengers and cargo from modern-day Mumbai, India, to Durban, South Africa. The Tilawa’s silver cargo was destined for the South African Mint, which planned to use the silver to produce silver denominations for South Africa and Egypt.
The obverse of the S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Round comes with an aerial view of the S.S. Tilawa. In this design, the Tilawa is shown sailing calm seas with a view of the eastern seaboard of Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent in the background. There is an arch noting the intended course of the S.S. Tilawa from India to South Africa.
On the reverse of 1 oz S.S. Tilawa Shipwreck Silver Rounds, you’ll find a depiction of the S.S. Tilawa sailing through the Indian Ocean. This haunting sea-level view of the ship’s stern is reminiscent of the view the Japanese submariners likely had as they targeted the vessel. On November 23, 1942, two torpedoes struck the S.S. Tilawa, sending it to the murky depths of the Indian Ocean.
Shipwreck Silver is not a common product and chances to own silver with this type of history are fleeting. If you have any questions about silver rounds, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
"Super nice! great detail and finish on this historical round!"
"Amazing design and detail.couldn’t wait to get them."
"Love the coin it’s really cool that this was silver from a shipwreck"
"Received my 20 one oz Tilawa Rounds yesterday along with a passel of Morgan and Peace Silver Dollars, smooth as silk delivery as usual. The "Shipwreck" rounds were outstanding, and have become a favorite in less than 24 hours."
"Nice round for my collection, I'm fussy about what I collect. The first time the rounds and bars were for sale, I waited to long and missed the opportunity to buy them. The rounds were back in stock again and I bought them. I wanted the silver bars originally, buh they were out of stock, didn't you know after I bought the round the bars came back in stock. Good service from JM Bullion, but lousy service from the USPS. I should have had my order on 11-27 the order showed up on 11-30."
"I bought this round, and I do like it, but I foolishly assumed that there would be a COA to prove that the silver came from the Tilawa. There is no COA, and therefore no way to prove this silver was sourced from the Tilawa. I feel misled, hence the 2 star review. The rounds looks good though."
"These are among the most detailed, brilliant, and beautiful silver rounds I've ever seen. The backstory is also compelling. I got 5 of this design and five of the other 1 oz rounds in November, but felt the need to fill the rest of the tube with these so 5 more or each earlier this month. And, by the way, at 2.9mm thick, 20 will fit easily in any American Silver Eagle tube. SilverTowne outdid themselves on these."
"Superb details, fast delivery, as pictured, great price"
"I paid for 10 oz but only received 9. Bad business practice!"
