50 Pesos – Cuba
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Lighthouse of Alexandria
Cuba
Context
Year: 1997
Issuer: Cuba 
Period:
(since 1959)
Currency:
(since 1914)
Demonetization: 1997
Total mintage: 250
Material
Diameter: 65 mm
Weight: 155.5 g
Silver weight: 155.34 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.9% Silver
Standard: Silver 5 ounces
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboardN/C
Numista: #285084
Value
Exchange value: 50 CUP
Bullion value: $437.25
Obverse
Description:
Cuban coat of arms with country name above, face value below, and weight/fineness on sides. Identical to KM# 595 but with updated face value and weight.
Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
5 OZ 50 PESOS AG 0.999
5 OZ 50 PESOS AG 0.999
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF CUBA
5 OZ 50 PESOS AG 0.999
5 OZ 50 PESOS AG 0.999
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse
Description:
Lighthouse of Alexandria. Top legend curved, name below, right mintmark and date. Design matches KM# 595.
Inscription:
* MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO ANTIGUO *
1997
* FARO DE ALEJANDRIA *
1997
* FARO DE ALEJANDRIA *
Translation:
WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD
1997
* LIGHTHOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA *
1997
* LIGHTHOUSE OF ALEXANDRIA *
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Ryneel Castellanos Cuesta
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Categories
| Building> Lighthouse |
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | 250 | Proof |
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