10 Pesos Sputnik
2007 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#131415 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sputnik satellite with Earth on background. Curved legend from left to top, event dates on left
Lettering:
Primer satelite artificial Sputnik I
1957-2007
Translation:
First artificial satellite Sputnik I
1957-2007
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Sputnik) 2007 coin from Cuba is interesting because it commemorates the 50th anniversary of the launch of the first artificial satellite, Sputnik 1, which was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. The coin's design features an image of the Sputnik 1 satellite, and the reverse side features the coat of arms of Cuba. The use of silver (.999) and the weight of 20 grams make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and space enthusiasts.
