© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
10 Pesos Basketball
1990 year| Gold (.999) | 3.11 g | 18 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 | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Two ands fighting for ball, near basket, event name as curved legend from bottom to top on left, issue year on lower right, between arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXV. OLIMPIADA BARCELONA 1992
1990
Translation:
25th. Olympic Games Barcelona 1992
1990
Engraver: Valcambi
Designer: Valcambi
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cuba is a great promoter of sports, and this series is related to Barcelona 1992, where 31 medals were obtained by Cuban competitors.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Basketball) 1990 coin from Cuba is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1990 Basketball World Championship, which was held in Argentina. The coin's design features an image of a basketball player in action, surrounded by the words "Cuba 1990" and "Campeonato Mundial de Baloncesto" (World Basketball Championship). This coin is a unique collector's item for both basketball enthusiasts and numismatists, as it not only represents a specific moment in sports history but also showcases the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Basketball) 1990 coin.
