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10 Pesos Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba
1998 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#116913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Half length figure of Pope John Paul II facing left, Havana cathedral on back, at left. Event description on top and sides, issue date and mintmark below, to left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VISITA DE SU SANTIDAD JUAN PABLO II
21-25 DE ENERO DE 1998
CATEDRAL DE
LA HABANA
1998
Translation:
Visit of His Holiness John-Paul II
January 21st.-25th., 1998
Cathedral of
Havana
1998
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: On Krause catalog this coin is listed as KM# 635 and KM# 944. Only on KM# 635 is showing image of the coin, so it's believed is just a mistake, being listed twice same coin, taking into account all the displayed data is the same.Pope John-Paul II visited Cuba, and traveled around, from 21st. and 25th. of January, 1998, returning the visit and invitation of Fidel Castro to Holy See, on the year before.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba) 1998 coin from Cuba is an interesting piece of numismatic history because it was minted to commemorate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Cuba in 1998. It is made of silver (.999) and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a unique and valuable collector's item for those interested in religious history and numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba) 1998 coin.
