10 Pesos Cantabrian Brown Bear
2004 year| Silver (.999) | 31.10 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2004 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.10 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2004 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#169355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cantabrian Brown Bear standing on rock, commemorated event name on sides, animal name below, mintmark and year issue on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA IBÉRICA EN EXTINCIÓN
2004
Oso Pardo
Translation:
Iberian Endangered wildlife
2004
(Cantabrian) Brown Bear
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Cantabrian Brown Bear Is a mammal, with females of 85 kg. (average), but could reach 150 kg. males usually are about 115 kg, but could reach 200 kg.Several factors contribute to specie being endangered, as endogamy (which can cause birth defects), higher rate of males birth than females, and laws about EU's Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), that enforces carcasses removals of bovines, that is an important feeding source for those bears.
Can live about 25/30 years in the wild.
Interesting fact
The Cantabrian Brown Bear coin from Cuba is a unique and interesting piece, as it features a rare animal species on its design. The Cantabrian Brown Bear is a subspecies of the Brown Bear that is native to the Cantabrian Mountains in Spain, and it is considered an endangered species. The coin's design showcases the bear in its natural habitat, highlighting its majesty and beauty. This coin is not only a collectible item for numismatists but also a way to raise awareness about the importance of conservation efforts to protect endangered species.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Cantabrian Brown Bear) 2004 coin.
