LIBERIA 10 DOLLARS THE FLYING SHIP CLOUD SILVER COIN 2003 IN SOUTH AFRICA

Liberia 10 dollars the flying ship cloud silver coin 2003 Edition Technical Specs Presentation Country:   Liberia Metal Purity:    Ag925 Box:   Yes Year of Issue:   2003 Weight:   25 g CoA:   Yes Face Value:   10 dollar Dimensions:   38,61     Quality:   Proof     Mintage:   5,000   New coin with capsule, CoA and box Flying Cloud was a clipper ship that set the world's sailing record for the fastest passage between New York and San Francisco, 89 days 8 hours. The ship held this record for over 100 years, from 1854 to 1989.[2]Flying Cloud was the most famous of the clippers built by Donald McKay. She was known for her extremely close race with Hornet in 1853; for having a woman navigator, Eleanor Creesy, wife of Josiah Perkins Creesy who skippered Flying Cloud on two record-setting voyages from New York to San Francisco; and for sailing in the Australia and timber trades. ____________________________________________________  Feel free to e-mail me with any questions.