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10 Pesos 'Maine' vessel explosion
| Issuer | Banco Nacional de Cuba |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar, Charles Edward Barber Reverse: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the dramatic explosion of the USS Maine in Havana Harbor, rendered in high relief. A descriptive legend arching across the upper field identifies the commemorated historical event, referencing the Spanish-Cuban-American War and characterizing the explosion as a pretext. The date of issue and centenary year appear in the lower exergue, with the mintmark also present. |
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| Reverse lettering | GUERRA HISPANO-CUBANO-NORTEAMERICANA EXPLOSIÓN DEL MAINE (PRETEXTO) CENTENARIO 1998 (Translation: Spanish-Cuban-North American War Maine explosion (pretext) Centenary 1998) |
| Edge | Reeded |
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