10 Pesos Christopher Columbus; Trial strike
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Christopher Columbus, wreath of olive branches and and naval items, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue date below. Double rope around, close to edge.
Design is the same as on KM# 265, with double rope near edge, instead of single (see link below).
Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
CRISTOBAL COLON ★ 1492
Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Christopher Columbus 1492
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
This coin is a trial strike for KM# 265, where the difference is the double rope near edge instead of single, as used on definitive issue.This series of coins is dedicated to the 4 main figures of the America's discovery; Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America; Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish king and queen; and Juan de la Cosa, who made the first map where it shows America.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos (Christopher Columbus; Trial strike) 1990 from Cuba is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It's made of .999 silver and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
