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10 Pesos Bidens Pilosa
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#368449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Multicolor flower, Bidens Pilosa
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLORA DEL CARIBE
1997
Bidens Pilosa
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Bidens Pilosa) 1997 coin from Cuba is a unique and interesting piece due to its unusual design. The coin features a portrait of a Cuban revolutionary leader, José Martí, on one side, and a plant called Bidens Pilosa on the other. The Bidens Pilosa is a species of flowering plant that is native to Cuba and is known for its medicinal properties. It is interesting to note that this coin was minted in 1997, which was also the 100th anniversary of Martí's death, making it a special commemorative coin. Additionally, the coin is made of silver (.999) and weighs 15 grams, making it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
