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© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
1 Peso Across the sea, to West
1990 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#56489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Columbus' ships sailing west, curved legend on half top, with event name, mintmark and issue date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN ALTA MAR RUMBO OESTE
1990
Translation:
At sea, towards West
1990
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Columbus' fleet, composed by 3 ships: "Santa María", "La Pinta" and "La Niña", departed on the first Columbus' trip trying to find a route to connect Europe with Eastern Asia by sea, not thinking of there was another continent between them.Interesting fact
The 1990 Cuban 1 Peso coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic image of the Cuban revolutionary, Che Guevara, while the reverse side features a stunning representation of a sailboat gliding across the ocean, symbolizing the country's connection to the sea and its maritime history. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, making it an interesting fact for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Across the sea, to West) 1990 coin.
