© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
1 Peso King Philip of Castile and Lower Countries
1992 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 | 1992 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14180 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
King Philip of Spain and Lower Countries within a laurel wreath, event as curved legend on half top, rope design close to edge, figure name, year and position as curved legend below image, issue date and mintmark on right of image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1992
PHILLIPVS ★ 1492 ★ HISP • REX
Translation:
5th. Centenary
1992
Philip 1492 Spanish King
Engraver: Francisco Puen Ávila
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
King Philip "the handsome" (1478-1506) was king of Lower Countries, inherited, and King of Castile for his marriage to Queen Joanna (daughter of Spanish Monarchs Ferdinand of Aragon and Isabella of Castile), after the death of Joanna's mother. During a short period reigned Castile together with King Ferdinand and Queen Joanna, but later, Ferdinand left the position and kept Aragon, while Joanna who was recluded at Tordesillas on argued mental illness, so Philip reigned by himself. Died too young on 1506. His first kid, Charles inherited the reigns of his four grandparents, which gave him a huge region and power to reign on as Charles I of Spain.Interesting fact
The 1992 Cuban 1 Peso coin featuring King Philip of Castile and Lower Countries is interesting because it was produced using a unique manufacturing process. The coin was made using a method called "Nickel Bonded Steel" (NBS), which involves plating a steel core with a thin layer of nickel. This process allows for the production of coins with a shiny, silver-like appearance, but at a lower cost than using pure silver or other precious metals. The use of NBS in coin production was a common practice in several countries during the 1990s, but it has largely been discontinued in recent years due to the availability of more cost-effective and durable alternatives.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (King Philip of Castile and Lower Countries) 1992 coin.
