100 Pesos – Cuba
Cuba
Context
Year: 1997
Issuer: Cuba 
Period:
(since 1959)
Currency:
(since 1914)
Demonetization: 1997
Total mintage: 500
Material
Diameter: 38 mm
Weight: 31.1 g
Gold weight: 31.07 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 99.9% Gold
Standard: Silver ounce
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
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References
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Numista: #317991
Value
Exchange value: 100 CUP
Bullion value: $5193.02
Obverse
Description:
Cuban coat of arms with country name above, face value below, and weight/fineness on the sides.
Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1 OZ 100 PESOS Au 0.999
1 OZ 100 PESOS Au 0.999
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF CUBA
1 OZ 100 PESOS Au 0.999
1 OZ 100 PESOS Au 0.999
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse
Description:
Half-length figures of John-Paul II and Castro holding hands. Event text above and on sides, names below. Issue date and mintmark between figures, legend below.
Inscription:
ENCUENTRO EN EL VATICANO 19 NOV. 1996
1997
S.S. JUAN PABLO II Y FIDEL CASTRO
1997
S.S. JUAN PABLO II Y FIDEL CASTRO
Translation:
ENCOUNTER IN THE VATICAN 19 NOV. 1996
1997
H.H. JOHN PAUL II AND FIDEL CASTRO
1997
H.H. JOHN PAUL II AND FIDEL CASTRO
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Alejandro Ramos Figueredo
Designer: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Edge
Reeded
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Person> Politician |
| Person> Religious figure |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | — | 500 | Proof |
Series: John-Paul II
✨ Legendary