1 Peso (Arrival at Cuba)
Cuba • 1 Peso • Copper-nickel • 1990
- Denomination
- 1 Peso
- Issuer
- Cuba
- Struck
- 1990
- Composition
- Copper-nickel
- Currency
- Cuban Peso
- Weight
- 11.3 g
- Diameter
- 29.9 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 279 · JMA AAEE390
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Where it came from
The 1990 Cuban 1 Peso coin, commemorating the quincentennial of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, was minted as part of a broader series issued by the Central Bank of Cuba to mark the 1492–1992 historical milestone. Produced during a period of significant economic transition for the nation, these commemorative coins were primarily intended for international numismatic markets and collectors rather than daily domestic circulation.
The design of this series reflects the aesthetic sensibilities of late 20th-century Cuban state minting, focusing on neoclassical relief work and historical iconography. The obverse typically features the Cuban coat of arms, while the reverse depicts imagery associated with Columbus's landing. As a commemorative issue, it was received as a standard entry in the global portfolio of historical coins, valued by collectors for its thematic adherence to the 500th-anniversary celebrations occurring throughout the Western Hemisphere at the time.
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