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10 Pesos Sir Henry Morgan
1995 year| Copper | 23 g | - |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 23 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#396861 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Colorized image of Sir Henry Morgan, series name on top, issue date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIRATAS DEL CARIBE
SIR HENRY MORGAN
* *
1995
Translation:
Pirates of the Caribbean
Sir Henry Morgan
1995
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos Sir Henry Morgan 1995 coin from Cuba is a unique piece with a fascinating history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the death of Sir Henry Morgan, a famous Welsh pirate who raided Spanish colonies in the Caribbean during the 17th century. The coin's design features a portrait of Sir Henry Morgan on one side and the coat of arms of Cuba on the other. It was minted in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
