10 Pesos (Sea Mail) 1992 front 10 Pesos (Sea Mail) 1992 back
10 Pesos (Sea Mail) 1992 photo
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10 Pesos Sea Mail

1992 year
Silver (.999) 20 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
10 Pesos (10&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#79232
Rarity index
82%

Reverse

"Isabel" sail ship. Curved legends: Series name on top, description below, event date on left, issue date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORIA POSTAL DE CUBA
1765
1992
Correo Maritimo del Estado

Translation:
Postal History of Cuba
1765
1992
Sea mail boat.

Engraver: Francisco Puen Ávila

Designer: Irene Sierra Carreño

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The fastest vessels of the time allowed the efficiency of postal service between Cuba and Spain, using steamships "Comandatario", "Colon", "Isabel" and "Almendares", that transported mail and goods between cuban provinces and also to Spain.

Interesting fact

The 1992 Cuban 10 Pesos (Sea Mail) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich maritime history. The obverse side of the coin depicts a sailing ship, while the reverse side features a compass and a map of the world, highlighting Cuba's strategic location in the Caribbean. This design not only adds aesthetic value to the coin but also serves as a reminder of Cuba's long history of seafaring and trade.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  10000 - - - - - -

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