Rwanda has issued collector silver under its own authority since the early 2000s, taking advantage of legislation that allows the National Bank to license foreign mint programs — in this case almost certainly produced by a European private mint rather than any Rwandan facility. The Mayflower connection is purely commemorative, marking the 400th anniversary of the 1620 voyage.
The ship carried 102 passengers; fewer than half survived the first winter at Plymouth Colony.
Rwanda has issued collector silver under its own authority since the early 2000s, taking advantage of legislation that allows the National Bank to license foreign mint programs — in this case almost certainly produced by a European private mint rather than any Rwandan facility. The Mayflower connection is purely commemorative, marking the 400th anniversary of the 1620 voyage.
The ship carried 102 passengers; fewer than half survived the first winter at Plymouth Colony.