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1 Peso Alexander von Humboldt

1989 year
Copper 30 g 38.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
30 g
Diameter
38.2 mm
Thickness
3.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1989
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#37089
Rarity index
69%

Reverse

Portrait of Alejandro de Humboldt, two condors on branch, figure name as curved legend on top to right, life years close to it, issue date on bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALEJANDRO DE HUMBOLDT
1769 • 1989
1989

Translation:
Alexander von Humboldt
1969 - 1989
1989

Engraver: Luis Álvarez

Designer: Virginia Acebo Toledo

Edge

Plain

Comment

Alexander von Humboldt, born at Germany, was pioneer of the scientific expeditions common on modern era, with his trip throughout America, basic for his important book at the times.

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 coin from Cuba features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer who played a significant role in the development of Cuba's economy and infrastructure in the 19th century.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  2500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 coin.