1 Peso ¡Tierra, Tierra! with exergue
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#165813 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three vessels of Columbus, on a curly sea, with a small piece of land on right, sailing to right behind the date on the exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
¡TIERRA, TIERRA!
V CENTENARIO
1989
12 DE OCTUBRE (over) 1492
Translation:
LAND, LAND! (words of Rodrigo de Triana, the centinel, when he first saw the new continent)
5th. CENTENARY
October 12th. 1942 (date of the discovery of America)
Engraver: J. R. P.
Edge
Plain
Comment
The image shows the view from behind of the 3 Columbus Vessels when reaching America for the first time; Tierra, Tierra! were the the words of Rodrigo de Triana, first European man to see America land, a island named Guanahani, which exact location is still is under discussion. In the image Triana is shown waving on top of the closest vessel, while announcing the sight of land.VARIANTS:
There is another version of this coin, KM# 276, without exergue on reverse, see link.
Detail of this con on left; detail of KM# 276 on right.
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cuban 1 Peso coin featuring the motto "¡Tierra, Tierra!" with exergue is a non-circulating coin made of copper-nickel and weighs 11.3 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, which took place on January 1, 1959. The coin's design features a map of Cuba and the motto "¡Tierra, Tierra!" which translates to "Land, Land!" in English, symbolizing the country's rich agricultural heritage and its connection to the land.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (¡Tierra, Tierra! with exergue) 1989 coin.
