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1 Peso Summer Olympic Games
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 38 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 38 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2006 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Baseball player with ball design as background, circular legend near edge, with event name. Date and mintmark below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXIX Juegos Olímpicos de Verano 2008
2006
Translation:
29th. Summer Olympics Games 2008
2006
Edge
Plain
Comment
29th. Summer Olympics Games 2008 were held mainly at Pekin, and some events in other cities. 28 sports were disputed, on 302 events. Cuba participated with 158 athletes and earned 29 medals, including 3 gold, 10 silver and 16 bronze, being the leader on Latin American countries, ahead of Brazil, with 16 medals.Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Summer Olympic Games 2008) 2006 coin from Cuba is unique because it features a special design that commemorates the country's participation in the 2008 Summer Olympics, held in Beijing, China. The coin's design includes an image of a Cuban athlete in action, surrounded by the Olympic rings and the words "Juegos Olímpicos de Verano 2008" (Summer Olympic Games 2008) in Spanish. This coin is a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts and Olympic memorabilia collectors.
