1 Peso Zeppelin

1988 year


Copper-nickel	11.3 g	29.9 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1988
Value	1 Peso (1&nbspCUP)
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	1988
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#136612
Rarity index	85%

Reverse

Zeppelin flying left, with clouds above and below; event name as curved legend on top, vehicle name as curved legend below, date on lower left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEDIOS DE TRANSPORTE
1988
ZEPPELIN

Translation:
Means of Transportation
1988
Zeppelin

Designer: Alberto González Pereztol

Edge

Plain

Comment

Zeppelin was an aerostatic vehicle full of hydrogen to make it lighter than air, using the same principle as hot air balloons, but with engines to move and drive it in the desired direction.

Sadly is famous the exploding of the Graaf Von Zeppelin; disaster that ended the use of these vehicles as passenger and cargo service.

Currently, some are used with publicity purposes, but full with helium, that is not explosive.

Interesting fact

The 1988 Cuban Zeppelin coin features a unique design, showcasing a zeppelin airship hovering over the capital city of Havana. This coin was produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the Graf Zeppelin, a famous German airship that was used for transatlantic flights in the 1930s. The coin's design is not only visually striking but also represents a significant historical event, making it a fascinating collector's item for both coin enthusiasts and aviation enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1988	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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