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10 Pesos Alexander von Humboldt

Features

Issuer Cuba
Period Second Republic (1959-date)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 1989
Value 10 Pesos (10 CUP)
Currency Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition Gold (.999)
Weight 3.11 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1989
Number
N#
292391
References KM# 383
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).
, JMA# AAEE360, AAEE361
José María Aledón; 1999. La moneda de Cuba = The Coin of Cuba. Dobler Difusiones, Havana, Cuba.

Commemorative issue

Alexander von Humboldt

Obverse

Cuba coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1/10OZ 6G. 5 PESOS AU 0.999

Translation:
Republic of Cuba
16g. 5 Pesos silver 0.999

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Portrait of Alejandro de Humboldt, two condors on branch, figure name as curved legend on top to right, life years close to it, issue date on bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ALEJANDRO DE HUMBOLDT
1769 • 1989
1989

Translation:
Alexander von Humboldt
1969 - 1989
1989

Engraver: Luis Álvarez

Designer: Virginia Acebo Toledo

Edge

Reeded.

Mint

Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones, Havana, Cuba

Comments

Alexander von Humboldt, born at Germany, was pioneer of the scientific expeditions common on modern era, with his trip throughout America, basic for his important book at the times.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  JMA# AAEE360; Proof version
1989  Photo 500 $ 770 JMA# AAEE361; BU version

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Bullion value: USD 442.64 Search tips
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Actual gold weight: 0.100 oz
Current gold price: 4431.31 USD/oz (see gold price )

Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Pesos (Alexander von Humboldt)Picture 1 of a sold 10 Pesos (Alexander von Humboldt)
Heritage Auctions
2025 December 28 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65196
Lot 99077
Internet Archive
28 Dec 2025 1989 – JMA# AAEE361; BU version UNC
(NGC MS69)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Pesos (Alexander von Humboldt)Picture 1 of a sold 10 Pesos (Alexander von Humboldt)
Heritage Auctions
2022 December 26 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 61302
Lot 25052
Internet Archive
26 Dec 2022 1989 – JMA# AAEE361; BU version UNC
(NGC MS68)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 10 Pesos (Alexander von Humboldt)Picture 1 of a sold 10 Pesos (Alexander von Humboldt)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231950
Lot 62232
Internet Archive
12 Dec 2019 1989 – JMA# AAEE361; BU version UNC
(NGC MS70)
USD 324.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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