Czechoslovakia 50 korun Steamship Ship Bohemia PR69 PCGS silver coin 1991

The 1991 Czechoslovakia 50 korun silver coin commemorates the historic steamship Bohemia, marking 150 years since the launch of one of the earliest steam-powered vessels connected with the Czech lands. This issue celebrates an important chapter in the history of transport and industrial progress, highlighting the development of steam navigation that transformed river travel and trade in the nineteenth century.

The obverse features a detailed depiction of the steamship Bohemia sailing across stylized waves. The vessel is shown with a tall mast carrying a flag, a large paddle wheel at its side, and a smokestack releasing a plume of smoke that symbolizes the power of steam propulsion. The ship’s deck structures and rigging are carefully engraved, emphasizing the engineering of early steam navigation. Beneath the waves appear the commemorative years 1841–1991, while the ship’s name curves prominently above the scene. Decorative lines beneath the date suggest flowing water and motion.

The reverse displays the coat of arms of the Czech and Slovak Federative Republic in a quartered shield. The heraldic composition combines the Czech lion and the Slovak double cross rising above three hills. The denomination 50 Kčs appears below the shield, surrounded by the circular legend naming the issuing state.

Struck in silver with brilliant proof surfaces and certified PCGS PR69DCAM, this near-perfect coin beautifully combines maritime history, technological progress, and national symbolism. It is a superb collectible for enthusiasts of transport history, ships, and European commemorative coinage.

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