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© Monedalia
100 Pesos Christopher Columbus
1990 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292397 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Christopher Columbus, wreath of olive branches and and naval items, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue date below. Double rope around, close to edge
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
CRISTOBAL COLON ★ 1492
Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Christopher Columbus 1492
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
This series of coins is dedicated to the 4 main figures of the America's discovery; Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America; Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish king and queen; and Juan de la Cosa, who made the first map where it shows America.Interesting fact
The 100 Pesos (Christopher Columbus) 1990 gold coin from Cuba has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive look and makes it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (Christopher Columbus) 1990 coin.
