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10 Pesos World Soccer Championship Uruguay
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#141564 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Soccer player kicking ball, part of Centenario (Centennial) Stadium on background.
Country and year of event as curved legend on top, issue date on right, event name as curved legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
URUGUAY - 1930
2001
CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL
Translation:
Uruguay - 1930
2001
Soccer World Championship
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin commemorates the first Soccer World Championship, organized by FIFA, and hosted by Uruguay, who also won the tourney.FIFA (Capitals of french name) was founded on My 21st., 1904, and organized the championships of 1924 and 1928, as part of the Olympic Games of those years; as results of the great enthusiasm of the public for soccer, they decided to split the championship from the Olympics Games, and celebrate the Soccer Championship every 4 years, 2 apart from Olympic Games. As said, the first on 1930 was hosted and won by Uruguay (Uruguay also have won the 2 Championships on 1924 and 1928).
The image on background on the coin shows part of the "Estadio Centenario" (Centennial Stadium), that was built specially for this Championship, had room for 90,000 people, being the biggest stadium outside the British islands. The name is on commemoration of the Centennial of the Independence of Uruguay (1830-1930).
(Image source: Wikipedia.com)
Interesting fact
The 2001 Cuba 10 Pesos silver coin commemorating the 1930 World Soccer Championship in Uruguay is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's passion for soccer, also known as football. The obverse of the coin depicts a stylized image of a soccer player in action, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Cuba and the inscription "Campeonato Mundial de Fútbol Uruguay 1930." This coin is a great collector's item for soccer enthusiasts and numismatists alike, as it not only highlights Cuba's rich sports history but also features the country's cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (World Soccer Championship Uruguay 1930) 2001 coin.
