1 Peso "Peral" Submarine
2000 year| Copper-nickel | 26.2 g | 37.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central de Cuba) |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 1 Peso 1 CUP = USD 0.039 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26.2 g |
| Diameter | 37.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Ship on the sea and lifesaver boat.
Below, Peral submarine. Operating years on right, issuing year and mintmark on lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RELIQUIAS DE LA NAVEGACION
1887
1889
2000
SUBMARINO PERAl
Translation:
Navigation Relics
1887
1889
2000
Peral Submarine
Edge
Plain
Comment
"Peral" submarine was a prototype by Isaac Peral, first functional electrical battery powered, and was the first militar submarine. was built at Spain.Interesting fact
The 1 Peso ("Peral" Submarine) 2000 coin from Cuba is unique in that it features a submarine on one side and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item. It is made of copper-nickel and weighs 26.2 grams.
