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1 Peso Alexander von Humboldt
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
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 1989 Cuban 1 Peso coin featuring Alexander von Humboldt is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Humboldt's birth, and it is one of the few coins issued by Cuba that features a non-Cuban person.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
