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10 Pesos First 1 Peso coin
1998 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central de Cuba) |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#411001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Based on 1 Peso souvenir coin from 1898; image of Leonor Molina representing Republic, motto on top, dates on sides of neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
1898 1998
★ CENTENARIO ★
Translation:
Homeland and Freedom
1898 1998
Centenary
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designers: Elena Delgado Álvarez, Philip Martiny
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Please note image shown at Krause catalog is not correct, it belongs to 1987 issue, when celebrating 90th. anniversary of Souvenir Peso coin.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (First 1 Peso coin) 1998 from Cuba made of Silver (.999) weighing 31.1 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 5,000 pieces minted. It features the iconic image of Che Guevara on the obverse and the Cuban coat of arms on the reverse. Due to its low mintage and the use of pure silver, this coin is highly sought after by collectors, making it a unique and interesting addition to any collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (First 1 Peso coin) 1998 coin.
