| Issuer | Cuba |
| Year | 1990 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Dimensions | 29.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Charles Edward Barber |
| In circulation to | 1990 |
| Reference(s) | KM#273, JMA#AAEE386 |
| Obverse description | Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value on bottom, 2 5-pointed stars on sides. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE CUBA
★ 1 PESO ★ (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso) |
| Reverse description | Scene depicting Columbus departing in the Port of Palos, where the Spanish discoverers sailed from. On top and sides, curved legend with name of event and dates. Issue date on right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | SALIDA DEL PUERTO DE PALOS • 1492
3 DE AGOSTO
1990 (Translation: Departure of Palos port 1492 August 3rd. 1990) |
| Edge | Smooth. |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1990 - BU - 8 000 |
| Catalog ID | 1857299290 |
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