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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
American Hartford Gold Unveils Exclusive 2025 Silver Britannia SS Tilawa Coin
A Historic Treasure Minted from the Legendary SS Tilawa Shipwreck Silver, Now Available for Collectors and Investors LOS ANGELES, May 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- American Hartford Gold, the nation's largest precious metals retailer, proudly announces the release of the exclusive 2025 Silver Britannia SS Tilawa Coin, a remarkable treasure minted from historic silver bars recovered from the SS Tilawa shipwreck. The SS Tilawa, a British India Steam Navigation Company ocean liner, was torpedoed by a Japanese submarine on November 23, 1942, in the Indian Ocean. Known as the "Indian Titanic," the tragic sinking led to the loss of 280 lives and sent 60 tons of silver bullion to the ocean floor. Decades later, in 2017, a remarkable salvage operation brought the precious cargo back to the surface, igniting global fascination and preserving a piece of history. Now, over 80 years since its fateful voyage, this storied silver has been transformed into five-ounce .999 fine Silver Britannia coins by The Royal Mint. Each 2025 Silver Britannia coin features a unique SS Tilawa privy mark, a ship's anchor flanked by the year 1942, above the words "SS TILAWA," all enclosed within a circle. These are the only Silver Britannias ever minted with this historic mark, making them a true collector's item. "We are thrilled to offer our clients the opportunity to own a tangible piece of history," said Sanford Mann, CEO of American Hartford Gold. "The 2025 Silver Britannia SS Tilawa Coin is more than an investment in silver; it's a legacy minted from the depths of history." With only a limited number of coins struck, collectors and investors are urged to secure their piece of maritime history before they are gone. Each coin is individually encapsulated for preservation, and they are available in boxes of 30 coins, totaling 150 troy ounces of pure silver. "American Hartford Gold is committed to providing our clients with unique opportunities that go beyond traditional precious metals," added Max Baecker, President of American Hartford Gold. "The SS Tilawa silver coins are a testament to both historical resilience and modern craftsmanship." To learn more about the exclusive 2025 Silver Britannia SS Tilawa Coin or to secure your collection, contact American Hartford Gold at 866-342-2257 or visit About American Hartford Gold: American Hartford Gold (AHG) is the nation's largest retailer of gold and silver. AHG has made multiple high-ranking appearances on the prestigious Inc. 5000's List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. They hold an A+ Rating from the BBB and a 5-Star Rating on Trustpilot from thousands of reviews. AHG offers investment-grade gold and silver coins and bars at competitive prices. Their clients also benefit from their buy-back commitment with no back-end fees. American Hartford Gold is the only precious metals company trusted and recommended by Bill O'Reilly. Media Contact:Hovik Bakhrdzhyan, American Hartford Gold, (424) 387-4130, hovik@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE American Hartford Gold Group
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Witness History Staging Othello in apartheid South Africa
In September 1987, Othello was staged at the Market Theatre in Johannesburg during the apartheid regime in South Africa. The Immorality Act, which banned sexual relationships between white people and non-white people, had been repealed in 1985. But the Shakespeare play was controversial, especially the scene where the black actor, John Kani, kissed the white actress playing his wife. The play was directed by South African born actress Dame Janet Suzman, who looks back on the remarkable story. Produced by Jen Dale. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the 'Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP. (Photo: Joanna Weinberg, left, Richard Haines, rear centre, and John Kani, right, performing Othello. Credit: Ruphin Coudyzer/AP)
BBC News
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Witness History Africa's stolen Metis children
In 1953, in what was then the Belgian Congo, four-year-old Marie-José Loshi was forcibly removed from her family's village and taken more than 600km away to live in a Catholic institute. The cause of her kidnapping was the colour of her skin. Under Belgium's colonial rule, thousands of mixed-race children were taken from their homes and separated from their families. The state hoped the actions would quash any sense of revolt against the colony. More than 70 years later, Marie-José and four other women took on the former colonial power, seeking justice for themselves and the many other mixed-race children that suffered the same fate. She speaks to Kaine Pieri. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from football in Brazil, the history of the 'Indian Titanic' and the invention of air fryers, to Public Enemy's Fight The Power, subway art and the political crisis in Georgia. We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: visionary architect Antoni Gaudi and the design of the Sagrada Familia; Michael Jordan and his bespoke Nike trainers; Princess Diana at the Taj Mahal; and Görel Hanser, manager of legendary Swedish pop band Abba on the influence they've had on the music industry. You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, such as the time an Iraqi journalist hurled his shoes at the President of the United States in protest of America's occupation of Iraq; the creation of the Hollywood commercial that changed advertising forever; and the ascent of the first Aboriginal MP. (Photo: Marie-José Loshi. Credit: Marie-José Loshi)
