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1 Peso Dolphins
1994 year| Nickel plated steel ((NBS) Colorized reverse) | 12.7 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel ((NBS) Colorized reverse) |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1994 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Two dolphins jumping over waves. Event name as curved legend on top, date and mintmark on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA DEL CARIBE - DELFINES
1994
Translation:
Caribbean Fauna - Dolphins
1994
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Edge
Plain
Comment
First series about Caribbean Fauna shows marine animals, dolphins, groupers, rays and swordfish, and also pelicans and flamingos, all native of the area.Krause shows 25,000 pieces minted, but ECA (Cuban Minthouse) declares 10,000 only
Two varieties are known: with curved and plain waves to the left of the mintmark.
Interesting fact
The 1994 Cuban 1 Peso coin featuring dolphins has a unique feature - it has a colorized reverse side, which is not common in coins. The colorization process involves applying a thin layer of colored paint or enamel to the coin's surface, creating a visually striking effect. This coin's colorized reverse features a beautiful depiction of dolphins swimming in the ocean, adding an extra layer of beauty and collectibility to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Dolphins) 1994 coin.
