10 Pesos King Ferdinand

1990 year


Silver (.999)	31.1 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1990
Value	10 Pesos (10&nbspCUP)
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	1990
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#292476
Rarity index	91%

Reverse

Portrait of King Ferdinand of Spain, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue to right of image. Rope around, close to edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
FERNANDVS ★ 1492 ★ HISP • REX

Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Ferdinand 1492 Spanish King

Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

This series of coins is dedicated to the 4 main figures of the America's discovery; Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America; Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish king and queen; and Juan de la Cosa, who made the first map where it shows America.

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesos (King Ferdinand) 1990 coin from Cuba is a unique piece with a fascinating history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The coin's design features an image of King Ferdinand II of Aragon, who sponsored Columbus's voyage, on one side, and a depiction of the Santa Maria, the ship used by Columbus, on the other. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1990	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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