Cuba – 1992 – 100 Pesos – Guama – NGC PF68 UCAM

Cuba – 1992 – 100 Pesos – Guamá – Gold Proof – NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

Rare Cuban commemorative coin in gold – excellent condition, only 100 pieces worldwide

This exceptional gold coin was minted in 1992 by the Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones in Havana. It is part of the series on 500. Anniversary of the discovery of America and honors the Taíno chief Guamá , who led a resistance against Spanish colonial power from 1522 until his death in 1532.

The specimen offered here has been certified by NGC with the grade PF68 Ultra Cameo – a sign of almost perfect minting quality and an exceptionally strong contrast between the polished surface and the relief.

With an official circulation of only 100 copies worldwide, this issue is one of Cuba’s rarest state gold coins – a highly significant collector’s item with historical character.

Technical data:

• Country of issue: Cuba

• Year: 1992

• Face value: 100 pesos

• Material: Gold (.999 Au)

• Weight: 31.103 g

• Fine weight: approx. 31.103 g

• Diameter: 38 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Certification: NGC PF68 Ultra Cameo

• Edition: 100 copies worldwide

Motif description:

• Front:
  National coat of arms of Cuba, surrounded by the inscription REPUBLICA DE CUBA , below the face value 100 PESOS , the weight 1 OZ and the fineness AU 0.999

• Back:
  Half-length portrait of Chief Guamá blowing into a conch shell, with the inscription V CENTENARIO 1492 and the year of issue 1992 .

Background on Guamá:

Guamá was a Taíno chief who led a resistance against Spanish colonial rule in Cuba from 1522 until his death in 1532. His guerrilla tactics were based on surprise attacks and rapid retreat strategies to evade the technologically superior Spanish. Although the exact circumstances of his death are unclear, it is believed that he was murdered in his sleep by his own brother. A place in the Ciénaga de Zapata, which is now part of a national park and recreates traditional Taíno building methods, was named in his honor.

This gold coin combines historical significance, rare origin and the highest numismatic quality – an exclusive collector’s item from one of the most unusual minting contexts of modern times.