25 Centavos (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 front 25 Centavos (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 back
25 Centavos (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 photo
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.

25 Centavos Alexander von Humboldt

1989 year
Copper-nickel 6.3 g 24.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1989
Value
25 Centavos (0.25&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.3 g
Diameter
24.1 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1989
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#14184
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Portrait of Alejandro de Humboldt, two condors on branch, figure name as curved legend on top to right, life years close to it, issue date on bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALEJANDRO DE HUMBOLDT
1769 • 1989
1989

Translation:
Alexander von Humboldt
1969 - 1989
1989

Engraver: Luis Álvarez

Designer: Virginia Acebo Torres

Edge

Plain

Comment

Alexander von Humboldt, born at Germany, was pioneer of the scientific expeditions common on modern era, with his trip throughout America, basic for his important book at the times.

Interesting fact

The 25 Centavos (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 coin from Cuba features an image of Alexander von Humboldt, a German naturalist and explorer who played a significant role in the development of the natural sciences.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  17000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos (Alexander von Humboldt) 1989 coin.