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100 Pesos Niña
1981 year| Gold (.917) | 12 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1981 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110388 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus' vessel named "Niña", date and mintmark upper right, name of vessel below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DESCUBRIMIENTO DE AMERICA
1981
NIÑA
Translation:
Discovery of America
1981
Niña (vessel name= "Girl")
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Christopher Columbus discovered America on October 12th., 1492, and also discovered Cuba on same trip.Niña was one of the 3 vessels used on the first trip, and the smallest one. Name means "girl". Columbus returned to Spain commanding this vessel, after the shipwreck or the "Santa María" on 12/24/1492.
(source: commons.wikimedia.org)
Templates used for dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 100 Pesos (Niña) 1981 gold coin from Cuba features a unique design, with the obverse side showcasing a portrait of a young girl, known as "Niña," which means "girl" in Spanish. This design was created by Cuban artist and sculptor, José María Pilar. The reverse side of the coin features the national coat of arms of Cuba, along with the denomination and year of issue. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with a limited mintage of only 5,000 pieces.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (Niña) 1981 coin.
