1970 GUINEA Silver 250 FRANCS

1970 Guinea Silver 250 Francs – Apollo XIII Commemorative – KM#14

Celebrate the history of space exploration with this 1970 Guinea Silver 250 Francs commemorative coin, honoring the Apollo XIII mission and Guinea’s early years of independence. Issued as part of a series marking the 10th anniversary of Guinea’s independence, this distinctive coin combines international space history with modern commemorative coinage.

The obverse features three charging horses beneath a radiant celestial body, inspired by the Apollo XIII mission insignia. The reverse displays Guinea’s national coat of arms, along with the denomination and the inscription commemorating the 10th anniversary of independence, dated 1958–1968.

Specifications:

• Country: Guinea

• Year: 1970

• Denomination: 250 Guinean Francs

• Commemorative Theme: Apollo XIII / 10th Anniversary of Independence

• Catalog Number: KM#14

• Composition: .999 fine silver

• Weight: 14.53 grams

• Diameter: 36 mm

• Actual Silver Weight: Approximately 0.467 troy oz

• Finish: Proof

• Edge: Reeded

With its space-themed design, high-purity silver content, and historical significance, this coin is an appealing addition to world coin collections, space exploration memorabilia, and modern commemorative silver collections.