1 Peso (El Escorial) 1992 front 1 Peso (El Escorial) 1992 back
1 Peso (El Escorial) 1992 photo
© Emiliano Micalizzi

1 Peso El Escorial

1992 year
Copper-nickel 12.7 g 32.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12.7 g
Diameter
32.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#14181
Rarity index
67%

Reverse

Image of El Escorial, in Madrid, Spain, series name as curved legend on half top, issue date, mintmark and place name below image.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1992 - AÑO DE ESPAÑA
1992
EL ESCORIAL

Translation:
1992 Year of Spain
1992
El Escorial

Engraver: Francisco Puen Ávila

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez

Edge

Plain

Comment

El Escorial is a former monastery, oficial residence of the King of Spain, placed at about 45 Km SW of Madrid. Was built on 1563-1584. In fact, only king Philip II lived in the main building, but is the burial site of most of the Spanish kings.

Interesting fact

The 1992 Cuba 1 Peso (El Escorial) coin is a unique piece that features an image of the Royal Palace of El Escorial, a historic building located in Spain. This coin was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America and features a design that showcases the cultural connection between Cuba and Spain. The coin's design also includes the coat of arms of Cuba and the year of mintage, 1992. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of the rich history and cultural heritage of both Cuba and Spain.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  10000 - - - - - -

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