Cuba – 1992 – 100 Pesos – El Escorial – 1oz Gold Proof – NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo

100 pesos 1992 El Escorial NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo

You see here the 100 pesos gold coin from Cuba from 1992 with the motive “El Escorial” from the series “The Year of Spain”.

This gold coin was dedicated to El Escorial. El Escorial is a former monastery, official residence of the King of Spain, located about 45 km southwest of Madrid. It was built in the years 1563-1584. In fact, only King Philip II lived in the main building, but it is the burial place of most Spanish kings.

This coin has a small edition of only 225 pieces.

Additionally, this gold coin has been certified by the NGC with the PF67 Ultra Cameo grade. Only three coins of these issues have ever been better certified at the NGC.

Details:

Country: Cuba

Mint: Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones, Havana, Cuba

Year: 1991

Series: The Year of Spain (Year of Spain)

Face value: 100 pesos (100 CUP)

Currency: Cuban Peso

Material: Gold

Fineness: .999

Weight: 31.1 g

Diameter: 38 mm

Edition: 225

Special feature: NGC PF67 UCAM (Ultra Cameo)

Front:

Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, denomination below, 2 five-pointed stars on the sides, a rope design near the edge on top half, a native design on bottom.

Lettering:

REPUBLICA DE CUBA

1 OUNCE 100 PESOS AU 0.999

Back:

Image of El Escorial in Madrid, Spain, series name as curved legend on top half, issue date, mint mark and place name below image.

Lettering:

1992 – AÑO DE ESPAÑA

1992

EL ESCORIAL