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10 Pesos FAO - World Summit on Food
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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 | 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182979 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Woman picking oranges, event name as curved legend on half top near to edge, summit logotype on right, place and date below, Issue date and mintmark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CUMBRE MUNDIAL SOBRE LA ALIMENTACION
ROMA
13-17 Nov.
1996
Translation:
World Summit on Food
Rome
November 13th. - 17th.
1996
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Summit was held at Rome on Nov., 1996, and Fidel Castro was present, showing Cuban support against famine on the world.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (FAO - World Summit on Food) 1996 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that stands out for its high silver content. It's made of .999 silver, which means it contains 99.9% pure silver. This makes it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts. Additionally, its weight of 20 grams adds to its uniqueness, as it's not a common weight for coins.
