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10 Pesos Bolivar, Birthplace
| Issuer | Cuba |
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| Year | 2001 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#777 |
| Obverse description | The Cuban national coat of arms occupies the central field, featuring the traditional escutcheon with key, sun rays, and Royal Palms, flanked by an oak branch and laurel sprig. The legend REPUBLICA DE CUBA arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 10 PESOS appears along the lower rim. The silver content and fineness indicators — 1 OZ and AG 0.999 — are inscribed in the left and right fields respectively, in keeping with standard bullion coin practice. |
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| Reverse description | A full-length portrait of Simón Bolívar stands prominently in the central field, depicted before the facade of his birthplace, the Casa Natal in Caracas, rendered in a detailed engraved style. The legend SIMÓN BOLÍVAR EL LIBERTADOR arcs along the upper periphery, identifying the subject and his honorific title. The mint year 2001 appears in the lower field, accompanied by the inscription CASA NATAL below, referencing the historic birthplace. The overall composition combines portraiture and architectural elements to commemorate the Venezuelan liberator's legacy. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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