© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
1 Peso Juan de la Cosa
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 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 69% |
Reverse
Portrait of Juan de la Cosa within wreath, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue to right of image. Rope around, close to edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
JUAN DE LA COSA ★ 1492
Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Juan de la Cosa 1492
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
This series of coins is dedicated to the 4 main figures of the America's discovery; Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America; Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish king and queen; and Juan de la Cosa, who made the first map where it shows America.Interesting fact
The 1990 Juan de la Cosa 1 Peso coin from Cuba features a unique design, with a map of the Americas on one side and a portrait of Juan de la Cosa, a Spanish explorer and cartographer, on the other. This coin is interesting because it highlights Cuba's rich history and cultural heritage, and it is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Juan de la Cosa) 1990 coin.
