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© Jesús Vico S.A.
10 Pesos Gold Tower
1992 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Image of the Gold Tower, in Sevilla, Spain, series name as curved legend on half top, place name on lower left, place on right, with issue date and mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1992 - AÑO DE ESPAÑA
LA
TORRE
DEL
ORO
SEVILLA
1992
Translation:
1992 Year of Spain
The
Tower
of the
gold
Seville
1992
Engraver: Jorge Rodríguez Arteaga
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The Gold Tower is placed at Seville, Spain, its name comes from the golden shine reflected on the Guadalquivir river, on which shore is placed, previously was thought the reflected color owed to the presence of gold on the covering, or from tiles, but later, during maintenance works, was determined the cover was made of pressed hay, mortar and lime.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Gold Tower) 1992 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a tower on its obverse side, which is made of gold-plated silver. This coin is not only visually stunning, but it also has a fascinating history behind it. Did you know that this coin was actually minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus? The tower depicted on the coin is believed to be a representation of the Tower of the Americas, which was built in Havana, Cuba to honor the occasion. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item that is sure to be a prized addition to any numismatic collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2050 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Gold Tower) 1992 coin.
