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10 Pesos Basketball
1990 year| Silver (.925) | 28 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 (.925) |
| Weight | 28 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#41267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Two basketball players under basket, fighting for ball, event name as curved legend on sides, near edge; issue year below.
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 unique in that it features a basketball player in action on the obverse (front side), which is unusual for a coin. This design was chosen to commemorate Cuba's passion for basketball and its success in the sport.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
