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10 Pesos Cristopher Columbus
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 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 (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#190265 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
CRISTOBAL COLON ★ 1492
Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Christopher Columbus 1492
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
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 10 Pesos (Cristopher Columbus) 1990 coin from Cuba is interesting because it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas, and it features a unique design that showcases a portrait of Columbus on one side and a map of the Caribbean on the other. Additionally, the coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
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 (Cristopher Columbus) 1990 coin.
