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1 Peso Sputnik
2007 year| Copper-nickel | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Sputnik 1, with view of earth on background. Curved legend with event name on left and top, near edge, dates and mintmark on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Primer satélite artificial Sputnik 1
1957 - 2007
Translation:
First artificial satellite Sputnik 1
1957-2007
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Sputnik 1) 2007 coin from Cuba is interesting because it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. The coin's design features an image of the Sputnik 1 satellite on one side and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. This coin is a unique way to celebrate the historic event and highlights the importance of space exploration.
