10 Pesos Santiago de Cuba naval battle
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#405862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Spanish ship "Cristóbal Colón" burning, insert of image its Admiral Pascual Cervera, commemorated event description above, issuing date and mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUERRA HISPANO-CUBANO-NORTEAMERICANA
BATALLA NAVAL DE SANTIAGO DE CUBA
"CRISTOBAL COLON"
CENTENARIO
1998
Translation:
Spanish-Cuban-Northamerican war
Santiago de Cuba naval battle
"Cristóbal Colón" (=Christopher Columbus)
Centenary
1998
Engraver: Alejandro Ramos Figueredo
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Spanish ship "Cristóbal Colón" was destroyed at Santiago de Cuba Naval battle.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Santiago de Cuba naval battle) 1998 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that commemorates a significant event in Cuban history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a detailed design of the USS Maine, a United States Navy battleship that sank in the Havana Harbor during the Spanish-American War in 1898. The coin's design also includes an image of a Cuban flag and the dates "1898-1998" to mark the 100th anniversary of the battle. This coin is a valuable collector's item for those interested in naval history and the history of Cuba.
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 (Santiago de Cuba naval battle) 1998 coin.
