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1 Peso Arrival at Cuba
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 | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Ship from back, sailing, map of Cuba on background, circular legend near edge, with event name and dates, issue date on center right, mintmark below right end of image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARRIBO A CUBA 27 DE OCTUBRE
1990
V CENTENARIO 1942 - 1992
Translation:
Arrival at Cuba October 27th.
1990
5 Centenary 1942 - 1992
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Columbus reached Cuba on his first trip to América, on Oct. 27th., 1492, early in the night, so waited to next day to set foot on land. Columbus thought it was Japan, at that time named as Cypango by Marco Polo. Later first name given to Cuba by europeans was "Juana", named after the second daughter of the Spanish Monarchs,Interesting fact
The 1990 Cuba 1 Peso coin features a unique design that commemorates the arrival of Columbus to Cuba. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, while the reverse side depicts a map of the Caribbean islands and a sailing ship, symbolizing Columbus' journey to the New World. This coin is a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Arrival at Cuba) 1990 coin.
