10 Pesos Ship San Genaro

1998 year


Silver (.999)	31 g	-

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1998
Value	10 Pesos (10&nbspCUP)
Currency	Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	31 g
Size	45.2 × 35.1 mm
Shape	Rectangular
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1998
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#18586
Rarity index	92%

Reverse

"San Genaro" ship sailing left, on backwards can bee seen the shore of "La Punta" castle (western side of Havana Bay). (see image of the complete puzzle below)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1998
"SAN GENARO"

Translation:
1998
"San Genaro" (vessel name)

Engraver: Ryneel Castellano Cuesta

Edge

Plain

Comment

This ingot (45mm x 35mm) is part of the Havana Puzzle Series, when all 4 joined, is seen a spectacular landscape of Havana city, with Oquendo and San Genaro ships, and the two ancient fortifications "El Morro" and "La Punta", which flank the entrance to the bay, protecting the harbor and the city. All 4 parts are shown below.

Series were designed by Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar

NOTE: Diameter shown on specifications is the diagonal measurement (max length), size is 45mm x 35mm each.

(c) batz - Personal picture

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesos (Ship San Genaro) 1998 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a sailing ship, the San Genaro, on its obverse side. This ship was a symbol of Cuban independence and was featured on several Cuban coins throughout history. The coin's reverse side features the Cuban coat of arms. The coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 31 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1998	3000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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