50 Pesos (El Escorial) 1992 front 50 Pesos (El Escorial) 1992 back
50 Pesos (El Escorial) 1992 photo
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50 Pesos El Escorial

1992 year
Silver (.999) 155.5 g 65 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1992
Value
50 Pesos 50 CUP = USD 1.94
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
155.5 g
Diameter
65 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#287418
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Image of El Escorial, in Madrid, Spain, series name as curved legend on half top, issue date, mintmark and place name below image.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1992 - AÑO DE ESPAÑA
1992
EL ESCORIAL

Translation:
1992 Year of Spain
1992
El Escorial

Engraver: Francisco Puen Ávila

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

El Escorial is a former monastery, oficial residence of the King of Spain, placed at about 45 Km SW of Madrid. Was built on 1563-1584. In fact, only king Philip II lived in the main building, but is the burial site of most of the Spanish kings.

Interesting fact

The 50 Pesos (El Escorial) 1992 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features the Royal Palace of El Escorial, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Spain. This coin is part of a series of commemorative coins issued by Cuba to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America, and it is one of the few coins that Cuba has issued in silver. Its high silver content and unique design make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1992  550 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos (El Escorial) 1992 coin.