10 Diners - Joan Martí i Alanis (Discovery of America) 1992 front 10 Diners - Joan Martí i Alanis (Discovery of America) 1992 back
10 Diners - Joan Martí i Alanis (Discovery of America) 1992 photo
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10 Diners - Joan Martí i Alanis Discovery of America

1992 year
Silver (.925) 31.20 g 39.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Andorra
Co-prince
Joan Martí i Alanis (1971-2003)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
10 Diners (10&nbspADD)
Currency
Diner (1977-2014)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
31.20 g
Diameter
39.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#62058
Rarity index
73%

Reverse

Boat in front of globe and sun

Script: Latin

Lettering:
A LA DESCOBERTA
DEL NOU MON
1492

Translation: To the discovery of the new world

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Discovery of America is the name given to the historical event that occurred on October 12, 1492, consisting of the arrival in America of a Spanish expedition led by Christopher Columbus by order of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel de Castilla and Fernando de Aragón.

Interesting fact

The 10 Diners - Joan Martí i Alanis (Discovery of America) 1992 coin from Andorra features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in America. The coin's design depicts a map of the New World, with a sailing ship in the background, symbolizing the historic event. The coin's obverse side features the portrait of Joan Martí i Alanis, a prominent Andorran historian and writer who played a significant role in promoting the country's cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side features an image of a sailing ship, representing the discovery of America. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it an interesting and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  15000 - - - - - -

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