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10 Pesos Arrival at Cuba
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#178369 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Ship from back, sailing, map of Cuba on back, circular legend near edge, with event name and dates, issue date on center right, mintmark below right end of image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARRIBO A CUBA 27 DE OCTUBRE
1990
V CENTENARIO 1942 - 1992
Translation:
Arrival at Cuba October 27th.
1990
5 Centenary 1942 - 1992
Engraver: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Columbus reached Cuba on his first trip to América, on Oct. 27th., 1492, early in the night, so waited to next day to set foot on land. Columbus thought it was Japan, at that time named as Cypango by Marco Polo. Later first name given to Cuba by europeans was "Juana", named after the second daughter of the Spanish Monarchs.VARIANTS:
There are two obverse variants: the older style, where the coat of arms has plain strips on left side, and the wreath is thin; and the newer one where the strips are reeded and the wreath is thick.
Detail of variant KM# 252.1 on left; KM# 252.2 on right.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Arrival at Cuba) 1990 silver coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the arrival of Christopher Columbus in Cuba, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms and the denomination. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted in 1990. Its silver content and unique design make it a sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors of Cuban memorabilia.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Arrival at Cuba) 1990 coin.
