© NCastela
© NCastela
1 Peso Charles Darwin
2009 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2009 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
H.M.S. Beagle vessel sailing left, portrait of Charles Darwin in oval frame, up left, Event name as circular legend on left and top, near edge, vessel name and event dates below, mintmark and issue date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Bicentenario del Natalicio de Charles Darwin
2009
H.M.S. BEAGLE
1809-2009
Translation:
200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth
2009
H.M.S. BEAGLE (vessel name, included in image)
1809-2009
Edge
Plain
Comment
Charles Darwin created his evolution of species theory based upon the observation of animals and plants, during his 5 years trip on the HMS Beagle (from total, he spent about 3 1/2 years on land, searching ad taking notes, and the rest 1 1/2 years on board, editing his diary which used as records for his theory.Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Charles Darwin) 2009 coin from Cuba made of Copper-nickel is interesting because it features an image of Charles Darwin, a British naturalist who is best known for his theory of evolution through natural selection, on one side, and the national emblem of Cuba on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Darwin's birth and highlights the significance of his contributions to the field of science.
