CUBA. 10 Pesos, 1990. CHOICE PROOF.KM-256.1. The 500th anniversary of European contact. Brilliantly lustrous with lightly frosted devices; an intense iridescence and a captivating tone are especially noted on the obverse.<p><em>The early 1990s featured numerous commemorative issues for the 500th anniversary of the voyages of Columbus and the contact of Europe with the New World. This particular striking from Cuba was released a few years early in 1990, and features Columbus and crew meeting natives, while their ships can be seen in the background.</em>
