10 Pesos (Transatlantic mail) 1992 front 10 Pesos (Transatlantic mail) 1992 back
10 Pesos (Transatlantic mail) 1992 photo
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10 Pesos Transatlantic 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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1992
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287674
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Transatlantic sail ship sailing right, series name on top, service below, mintmark and issue date below image.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HISTORIA POSTAL DE CUBA
1992
CORREO TRANSATLANTICO

Translation:
Postal History of Cuba
1992
Transatlantic mail

Engraver: Carlos Zaldivar Colina

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 Transatlantic Mail 10 Pesos silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic image of a Cuban woman, known as "La Giraldilla," who symbolizes the island's independence and sovereignty. The reverse side features a stunning rendering of a 16th-century Spanish galleon, which represents the country's rich maritime history and its connections to the transatlantic trade route. The coin's intricate design and high-quality silver content make it a highly sought-after collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.

Price

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

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