The S.S. City Of Cairo Silver Rupee Coin Compass

Order The S.S. City of Cairo Silver Rupee Coin Compass today for just €465 (plus €4.95 P&P)

Issued to commemorate one of history’s most remarkable tales of survival, this limited edition replica of the brass pocket compass that guided Captain Rogerson and two-thirds of his passengers and crew to safety features an original silver coin recovered from the wreck of the S.S. City of Cairo. Part of a record-breaking treasure recovery, the coin was salvaged during the deepest shipwreck retrieval operation ever undertaken - an achievement certified by Guinness World Records.

Without a compass, the story of the S.S. City of Cairo’s tragic sinking in 1942 may never have been told in such remarkable detail. It was this vital instrument that guided the survivors hundreds of miles across the sea to safety, enabling them to share their extraordinary account of survival against all odds.

Seventy years later, the ship’s secret cargo of coins was recovered from the depths of the ocean, only to face destruction in the melting pot. Yet once again, fate intervened, as The Dublin Mint Office rescued a small quantity, preserving them forever for future generations of collectors.

Now, two historic artefacts - one a faithful replica, the other a genuine original - have been brought together to create something truly unique… The S.S. City Of Cairo Coin Compass. This way, every compass carries a genuine survivor - a coin that witnessed history, and was saved not once, but twice.

You can now own this limited-edition coin compass for just €495 (plus €4.95 P&P.)

By ordering you have no further commitments, and your purchase is protected by The Dublin Mint Office's 14-day “no-quibble” guarantee.