50 Pesos (King Ferdinand) 1990 front 50 Pesos (King Ferdinand) 1990 back
50 Pesos (King Ferdinand) 1990 photo
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50 Pesos King Ferdinand

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#292515
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Portrait of King Ferdinand of Spain, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue to right of image. Rope around, close to edge.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
FERNANDVS ★ 1492 ★ HISP • REX

Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Ferdinand 1492 Spanish King

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 50 Pesos (King Ferdinand) 1990 coin from Cuba is a unique piece, as it features an image of King Ferdinand II of Aragon, who played a significant role in the discovery and colonization of Cuba. This coin is part of a limited edition series, with only 5,000 coins minted, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

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

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