10 Pesos Dolphins

1994 year


Silver (.999) (Colorized reverse)	20 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1994
Value	10 Pesos (10&nbspCUP)
Currency	Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition	Silver (.999) (Colorized reverse)
Weight	20 g
Diameter	38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Coloured
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1994
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#200957
Rarity index	91%

Reverse

Two dolphins jumping over waves. Event name as curved legend on top, date and mintmark on lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAUNA DEL CARIBE - DELFINES
1994

Translation:
Caribbean Fauna - Dolphins
1994

Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez

Edge

Reeded

Comment

First series about Caribbean Fauna shows marine animals, dolphins, groupers, rays and swordfish, and also pelicans and flamingos, all native of the area.

Variants are based on thin/thick letters on obverse

Krause shows 10,000 pieces minted, but ECA (Cuban Minthouse) declares 7,000 only

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesos (Dolphins) 1994 coin from Cuba is a unique and interesting piece due to its colorized reverse, which features a vibrant depiction of dolphins swimming in the ocean. This colorization technique was achieved through a process called "pad printing," where ink is applied to the coin's surface using a silicone pad. This method allows for intricate designs and details to be added to the coin, making it stand out from other coins. Additionally, the coin's silver composition (.999) and 20g weight make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1994	7000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Dolphins) 1994 coin.