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10 Pesos ¡Tierra, Tierra! - without exergue
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#143161 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Three vessels of Columbus, on a curly sea, with small piece of land on right, sailing to right back, "¡Tierra, tierra!" phrase on top, event on upper left, mintmark and issue year on left, event date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
¡TIERRA, TIERRA!
V CENTENARIO
1989
12 DE OCTUBRE (over) 1492
Translation:
LAND, LAND! (words of Rodrigo de Triana, the centinel, when he first saw the new continent - see comments)
5th. Centenary
1989
October 12th. 1942 (date of the discovery of America)
Engraver: J. R. P.
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The image shows the view from behind of the 3 Columbus Vessels when reaching America for the first time; ¡Tierra, Tierra! were the the words of Rodrigo de Triana, first European man to see America land, a island named Guanahani, which exact location is still is under discussion. In the image Triana is shown waving on top of the closest vessel ("La Pinta"), while announcing the sight of land.There is another version of this coin, KM# 249.1 & 249.2, with exergue on reverse, see link below.
Detail of this coin on left, detail of KM# 249.1 & KM# 249.2 on right.
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cuban 10 Pesos silver coin features a unique design that showcases the island nation's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stunning image of a traditional Cuban farmer, dressed in a straw hat and carrying a hoe, set against a backdrop of lush green fields and palm trees. The reverse side features the national coat of arms of Cuba, surrounded by the words "República de Cuba" and the coin's denomination. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists. Additionally, the coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable addition to any collection of rare coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 3145 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (¡Tierra, Tierra! - without exergue) 1989 coin.
