© Nuno Cabelo
© Nuno Cabelo
10 Pesos Fernando de Magallanes
2003 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central de Cuba) |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| 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 | 2003 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#321917 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Image of Ferdinand Magellan, ship on background and astrolab. Name of figure and ship above and sides. Issuing year and mintmark below.
Imagen de Fernendo de Magallanes, barco al fondo y astrolabio. Nombre de la persona y del barco arriba y a los lados. Año de emisión y marca de ceca abajo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Fernando de Magallanes - Victoria
2003
Translation:
Ferdinand Magellan - Victoria
2003
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Fernando de Magallanes) 2003 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Fernando de Magallanes, a Portuguese explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century. The reverse side features a map of the world, highlighting the route that Magallanes and his crew took during their journey. This design not only pays tribute to Magallanes' achievements but also serves as a reminder of Cuba's connection to the wider world and its rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Fernando de Magallanes) 2003 coin.
