Cuba 1996 50 pesos KM-557
This specimen was lot 1737 in Jean Elsen sale 152 (Brussels, September 2022), where it sold for €145 (about US$175 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,
"CUBA, République (1902-), AR 50 pesos (5 oz), 1996. Colibri à gorge rubis. 950 p. frappées. Flan poli. (republic of Cuba, silver fifty pesos (five troy oz) of 1996, purple-throated Carib hummingbird, 950 pieces struck. Proof.)"
After the release of many self-congratulatory NCLT's was greeted by disinterest from the world at large, the regime switched to less political topics such as sports and history. This was part of an series celebrating Cuban wildlife. This is an early colored coin.
Recorded mintage: 950 proofs.
Specification: 155.52 g, 0.999 fine silver, 5.00 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM 557.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 152: Collection Ferdy Willems, Celtic coins, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2022.
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