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© Warszawskie Centrum Numizmatyczne s.j.
100 Pesos Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba
1998 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| 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 | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#315136 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 issued on 1997, but in fact it is from 1998; maybe is a mistake, owing to other coin was issued on 1997, commemorating visit of Fidel Castro to Holy See.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 100 Pesos (Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba) 1998 gold coin from Cuba features an image of Pope John Paul II on the obverse side, while the reverse side showcases the coat of arms of Cuba. This coin is particularly interesting because it was minted to commemorate the historic visit of Pope John Paul II to Cuba in 1998, which was a significant event for both the Catholic Church and the country of Cuba.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (Visit of John-Paul II to Cuba) 1998 coin.
