Can anyone tell me anything about these Cuban coins. All I know is that they are coloured somehow and that I bought them off someone a while back who also didn't know much about them. Are they worth anything or just general info would be appreciated!

Ok they are in Krause... one sec...

They are all nickel bonded steel, all colorized (duh) each has a mintage of 10,000. My 2004 Krause lists them at $22.50 a piece Unc.

Nice ones, Jan!!


top row, left to right:

KM# 549, 1996, nickel-bonded steel, Multicoloured Ruby throated humming bird, mintage 10,000 value $22.50 in UNC

KM# 562, 1996, nickel-bonded steel, Multicoloured Vaca Anil fish, mintage 10,000, value $ 27.50 in UNC

KM# 552, 1996, nickel-bonded steel, Multicoloured wood duck, mintage 10,000 value $ 22.50 in UNC

Bottom row, left to right:

KM# 550, 1996, nickel-bonded steel, Multicoloured Yellow Perch, mintage 10,000 value $22.50 in UNC

KM# 565, 1996, nickel-bonded steel, Multicoloured Papillo butterfly, mintage 10,000 value $32.50 in UNC

KM# 551, 1996, nickel-bonded steel, Multicoloured Cuban Tody Bird, mintage 10,000 value $25.00 in UNC




Information taken from 2004 edition of Krause World coins catalog

WHAT! *jaw hits floor* Are you serious!? I bought of these off some guy for honestly like 5$ a while back. THAT MAKES ME HAPPY ALRIGHT!

Thanks guys for the info!

btw. Can anybody tell me exactly how these were colourized? It looks very rich and vibrant in person almost like acrylic paints were painted on by hand or something.

1. They are contraband and illegal to own in the United States, no matter how you bought them.

2. Considering the price you paid and the nominal "catalog" value, they were probably lost or stolen recently.

3. Your avatar is acting in a way that might not be appropriate.

4. Have a nice day.

Michael

My friend and the fellow who served as VP of our Coin Club for the past few years is VP of the Cuban Numismatic Society. They're headquartered in Miami and Orlando. Interesting group of folks. He gave us a presentation about Cuban coins.

According to the Cuban Club, it is not illegal to own Cuban coins in the US. Only to buy and sell them. You can receive and give them as gifts. Pre-Castro coins are not included in the ban.

Yikes! Now you people are scaring me. And Tiffibunny is right I am Canadian.
I'm fairly certain these were not stolen or anything, the guy I bought them from got them while on a trip to Cuba.

Then the US rules don't apply to you. Don't be scared.

And remember, "catalogue value" should not be confused with actual market value. While I am sure one could get more than $5 resale for these, I would not necessarily assume receiving catalogue value.


btw: I also have some Cuban coins. Then again, I am not in the US.

Thanks for reassuring me! Sorry about my avatar he's just trying to have a little fun.

So my German relatives can buy them and then ship them to me for free.
Kind of silly to ban coins, what does that accomplish? Never mind, it would just end up in the debates forum...

I think the original idea was to stop of flow of US dollars into the Cuban economy. I think Canada has had "normal" trade relations with Cuba all along. Not sure about Mexico and some of the Central American countries. I have a friend who's wife's family lives in Costa Rica. He was always bringing Cuban cigars home from their trips.

Anyway, politics aside, I really like the coins. They seem to have been expertly enameled.