© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
10 Pesos Encounter with Natives
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 20 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 | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#285304 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Encounter between Columbus and the Spanish explorers and the natives. Ships in the background. curved legend on sides and bottom, with commemorated event and dates. Mintmark and issue date below image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1990
V CENTENARIO • ENCUENTRO CON LOS ABORIGENES • 1492-1992
Translation:
1990
5th. Centenary Encounter with the natives 1492-1992
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Columbus and his men met several native groups on the different places he landed, which usually were friendly to explorers.VARIANTS:
There are two obverse variants: the older style, where the coat of arms has plain strips on left side, and the wreath is thin; and the newer one where the strips are reeded and the wreath is thick.
Detail of variant KM# 256.1 on left; KM# 256.2 on right.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Encounter with Natives) 1990 silver coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the encounter between Cuban natives and Spanish explorers, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that resulted from this encounter. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Encounter with Natives) 1990 coin.
