10 Pesos 1st. Wind Rose of Juan de la Cosa
2000 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 37.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central de Cuba) |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 37.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#330763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Wind Rose with Nativity scene inside. Series name above, event name below, issuing year on lower part of image. Design is the same as on KM# 682, see link below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RELIQUIAS DE LA NAVEGACION
2000
1a ROSA DE LOS VIENTOS de JUAN DE LA COSA
Translation:
Navigation Relics
2000
1st. Wind Rose of Juan de la Cosa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Rosa de los Vientos (Wind Rose) was the name given to navigation maps on America's Discovery times. Juan de la Cosa, was owner and captain of vessel "Santa María" (left his position to Columbus on the Discovery trip).De la Cosa made the oldest known navigation map including New World on 1500, and was a main contributor to 1st. and 2nd. Columbus trips to America. He died from poisoned arrow of natives on 2nd. trip.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (1st. Wind Rose of Juan de la Cosa) 2000 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a wind rose, which is a navigational tool used by sailors to determine the direction of the wind. This design was chosen to honor Juan de la Cosa, a Spanish navigator and cartographer who created the first known map of the Americas in 1500. The coin's design also includes a compass and a ship, symbolizing the importance of navigation and exploration in Cuban history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (1st. Wind Rose of Juan de la Cosa) 2000 coin.
