Carib.C. 10 Pesos 1997 - Vincente Pinzon - Proof / Silver
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cu2167
cu2167 Carib.C. 10 Pesos 1997 - Vincente Pinzon - Proof / Silver
| Catalog No. | KM# 590, N# 177500 |
|---|---|
| Material | Silver |
| Send by Registered Mail | Yes |
| Type | Ships |
| Value | 10 Pesos |
| Year | 1997 |
Vicente Yáñez Pinzón was a Spanish explorer, captain of "La Niña" ship, on the first Columbus trip to America. Columbus commanded the "Santa María" ship, as leader of the expedition, but "La Niña" was a much more faster vessel, so it reached America first. Sailing on "La Niña", Rodrigo de Triana was the first European to see American land, and he announced it with the famous "Tierra!, Tierra!"