© BEVI 75
© BEVI 75
1 Peso Chalicotherium
1993 year| Nickel plated steel (NBS (Nickel Bonded Steel)) | 12.7 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel (NBS (Nickel Bonded Steel)) |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Chalicotherium standing with tree, curved legend left, top and right, with event name and animal name. Mintmark and date on excergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANIMALES PREHISTORICOS • Chalicotherium
1993
Translation:
Prehistoric animals Chalicotherium
1993
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Alberto González Pereztol
Edge
Plain
Comment
Chalicotherium was a genus of primitive ungulates, lived at Europe, Asia and Africa from 28 to 3 million years ago. Was adapted to browse, had long arms with big claws, used to reach high branches.Interesting fact
The 1993 Cuban 1 Peso coin featuring the Chalicotherium is a unique and interesting coin due to its unique metal composition. The coin is made of Nickel Bonded Steel (NBS), which is a type of steel that has a layer of nickel plating. This gives the coin a distinctive silver-colored appearance, while still being made of a more durable and affordable material than solid nickel. This combination of materials makes the coin stand out from other coins and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 4000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Chalicotherium) 1993 coin.
