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1 Peso Queen Isabella
| Issuer | Cuba |
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| Year | 1990 |
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| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
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| Obverse description | The Cuban national coat of arms occupies the central field, featuring the traditional shield with key, rising sun, and royal palm, surmounted by the Phrygian cap. A circular legend reading 'REPUBLICA DE CUBA' curves along the upper periphery, while the denomination '1 PESO' appears at the base, flanked on each side by a five-pointed star. A rope border runs parallel to the coin's edge, framing the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE CUBA ★ 1 PESO ★ (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso) |
| Reverse description | A portrait of Queen Isabella I of Spain is depicted in profile within an ornamental wreath, rendered in a classical engraving style. The legend 'V CENTENARIO' curves along the upper portion of the field, commemorating the fifth centenary of the Discovery of America, with the year '1990' at the right. Below the portrait, the name 'ELISABET' identifies the subject, while '1492' and the abbreviated inscription 'HISP • REG' (Hispaniarum Regina, Queen of Spain) appear to the right, and the mintmark and issue designation are placed to the left of the central effigy. A rope border encircles the design close to the coin's edge. |
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