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100 Pesos Santa Maria
| Issuer | Cuba |
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| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Cuban coat of arms occupies the central field, featuring the royal palm tree within a shield, surmounted by the Phrygian cap and flanked by an oak branch and laurel wreath. The legend REPUBLICA DE CUBA arcs along the upper periphery. The coin's weight and gold fineness (12 G. / AU 0.917) appear at the sides of the arms, while the face value 100 PESOS is inscribed below. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE CUBA 12 G. 100 PESOS AU 0.917 (Translation: Republic of Cuba 12g. 100 Pesos gold 0.917) |
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Cuba issued this piece as part of a broader series commemorating the 1492 Columbus voyage, timed to build international numismatic interest well ahead of the 1992 quincentennial. The Santa María series drew particular attention because Cuba — politically isolated from most Western markets — was actively courting hard currency through coin exports during this period, with issues sold primarily through European dealers rather than domestic circulation.