© BEVI 75
© BEVI 75
1 Peso Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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 | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62489 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Half length figure of Pope John Paul II facing left, Havana cathedral on back, at left. Event description on top and sides, issue date and mintmark below, to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VISITA DE SU SANTIDAD JUAN PABLO II
21-25 DE ENERO DE 1998
CATEDRAL DE
LA HABANA
1998
Translation:
Visit of His Holiness John-Paul II
January 21st.-25th., 1998
Cathedral of
Havana
1998
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
Pope John-Paul II visited Cuba, and traveled around, from 21st. and 25th. of January, 1998, returning the visit and invitation of Fidel Castro to Holy See, on the year before.Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba) 1998 coin from Cuba features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the coat of arms of Cuba. This coin was issued to commemorate the Pope's visit to Cuba in 1998, and it has a unique design that sets it apart from other coins in the series.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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