Cuba 1992 50 pesos KM-358

Jean Elsen sale 152, lot 1724

This specimen was lot 1724 in Jean Elsen sale 152 (Brussels, September 2022), where it sold for €135 (about US$163 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"CUBA, République (1902-), AR 50 pesos (5 oz), 1992. Roi Philippe d'Espagne. 550 p. frappées. Flan poli. (republic of Cuba, silver fifty pesos (five troy oz) of 1992, king Philip of Spain. 550 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 extensive series celebrating Colombus's discovery of the New World.

Recorded mintage: 550 proofs.

Specification: 155.52 g, 0.999 fine silver, 5.00 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 358.

Source:

• 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.

Link to:

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• 1991 50 pesos, 500th Anniversary of the New World, chief Hatuey, 5 oz silver
• 1991 50 pesos, 500th Anniversary of the New World, chief Hatuey, gold
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• 1992 100 pesos, 500th Anniversary of the New World, chief Guama
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• 1992 100 pesos, 500th Anniversary of the New World, Spanish Kings & Queens
• 1992 100 pesos, Palacio San Jorge
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• Coins and currency dated 1992
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