10 Pesos Amerigo Vespucci
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#174328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Three masted ship, near shore, portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, with date when he arrived Cuba, curved legend on top, name below, mint year on left, mintmark on right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA • EL NUEVO MUNDO
AMERICI VESPVCII
1507
1996
AMERIGO VESPUCCI
Translation:
America the New World
Amerigo Vespucci
1507
1996
Amerigo Vespucci
Engraver: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Amerigo Vespucci (Américo Vespucio in Spanish), was a Florentian (Italian) explorer, trader and cartographer, who took part on some trips to the New World, created first maps of the region. American continent was named after his name.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Amerigo Vespucci) 1996 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a portrait of Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who played a significant role in the European exploration of the Americas. The coin's design also includes a map of the Americas and a ship, which represents Vespucci's voyages to the New World. This coin is made of silver (.999) and weighs 20 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Amerigo Vespucci) 1996 coin.
