Cuba
Republic gold "Soviet/Cuban Space Flight" 100 Pesos 1980 MS70 NGC, KM52. Mintage: 1,000. Struck to commemorate the Soyuz 38 mission in 1978 where Arnaldo Mendez became the first Cuban and person of African descent in space. A pristine specimen that shares the top spot with a single other representative at PCGS, boasting flawless matte surfaces and motifs.
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Estimate: 1200-1500 USD