1 Peso La Giralda Tower
1991 year| Nickel plated steel | 12.7 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1991 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39743 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
La Giralda Tower. Year and series name as curved legend on top, building and place names below; issue date and mintmark on lower right. Line of dots near edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1992 - AÑO DE ESPAÑA
1991
LA GIRALDA - SEVILLA
Translation:
1992 - Year of Spain
1991
La Giralda - Seville
Engraver: Francisco Puen Ávila
Designer: Irene Sierra Carreño
Edge
Plain
Comment
La Giralda is currently the bell tower of the Seville Cathedral. Built on end of 12th. Century by moors, , and later was added the current bell top. Is 104m. high.Interesting fact
The 1991 Cuba 1 Peso coin featuring the La Giralda Tower is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic hardship in Cuba, known as the "Special Period." This period was marked by a severe economic crisis caused by the collapse of the Soviet Union, which had been Cuba's main trading partner. Despite the challenges, the Cuban government continued to mint coins, including this one, which features a prominent landmark in Havana. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the country's rich history and cultural heritage, even during times of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (La Giralda Tower) 1991 coin.
