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10 Pesos Vicente Yáñez Pinzón
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 30 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 30 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#177500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
"La Niña" ship, near shore, portrait of Vicente Yáñez Pinzón, with date of his latest trip to Américas, curved legend on top, name below, mint year and mintmark on right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NAVEGANDO CERCA DE CUBA
V. Y. PINZÓN
1508
1997
VICENTE YÁÑEZ PINZÓN
Translation:
Sailing near Cuba
V. Y. Pinzon
1805
1997
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón
Engraver: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón was a Spanish explorer, captain of "La Niña" ship, on the first Columbus trip to America. Columbus commanded the "Santa María" ship, as leader of the expedition, but "La Niña" was a much more faster vessel, so it reached America first. Sailing on "La Niña", Rodrigo de Triana was the first European to see American land, and he announced it with the famous "Tierra!, Tierra!"Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Vicente Yáñez Pinzón) 1997 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features an image of Vicente Yáñez Pinzón, a Spanish explorer who played a significant role in the discovery of Cuba, while the reverse side features a stunning depiction of a Cuban crocodile, a species that is native to the island. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can serve as a window into a country's past and present, and it would make an excellent addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Vicente Yáñez Pinzón) 1997 coin.
