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10 Pesos Yellow Grouper
1994 year| Silver (.999) (Colorized reverse) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) (Colorized reverse) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1994 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#103131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Yellow Grouper swimming on front of a coral, event name on top, animal name below, date and mintmark on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA DEL CARIBE
1994
MERO AMARILLO
Translation:
Caribbean Fauna
1994
Yellow Grouper
Engraver: Alejandro Ramos Figueredo
Edge
Reeded
Comment
First series about Caribbean Fauna shows marine animals, dolphins, groupers, rays and swordfish, and also pelicans and flamingos, all native of the area.Variant is about inner lines in tail; 7 for KM# 443.1, and 5 for KM# 443.2
Krause shows 10,000 pieces minted, but ECA (Cuban Minthouse) declares 7,000 only
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Yellow Grouper) coin from Cuba, minted in 1994, is a unique and interesting piece due to its colorized reverse side, which features a vibrant yellow grouper fish. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of silver (.999) and weighs 20 grams, adding to its value and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Yellow Grouper) 1994 coin.
