© Eppli
© Eppli
10 Pesos Santa Maria
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.54 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Multicolored image of Santa Maria vessel sailing left, event name as curved legend on top, vessel name in ribbon below, date on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ENCUENTO DE DOS MUNDOS
2001
SANTA MARIA
Translation:
Meeting of 2 worlds
2001
Santa Maria (vessel name=Holy Mary)
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Santa Maria) 2001 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a beautiful design of the Santa Maria, a famous ship that was part of Christopher Columbus's fleet during his first voyage to the Americas in 1492. The coin's design also includes the Cuban coat of arms and the inscription "Cuba 2001" on the reverse side. This coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
