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50 Pesos Christopher Columbus

1990 year
Silver (.999) 155.5 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
50 Pesos (50&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.5 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#292395
Rarity index
97%

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 1990 Cuba 50 Pesos silver coin featuring Christopher Columbus is a unique piece, as it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Columbus's arrival in the Americas. Its unique feature is that it has a convex obverse (front) side, which sets it apart from most coins that have a flat or concave surface.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  2000 - - - - - -

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