Dominican Republic 100 pesos Pueblo Viejo Mine Taino Art PR68 PCGS Au coin 1975

The 1975 Dominican Republic 100 Pesos gold coin dedicated to the Pueblo Viejo Mine and Taíno Art is a striking commemorative issue celebrating the island’s indigenous heritage and the historical importance of mining in the Dominican Republic. This coin honors the artistic legacy of the Taíno people, the original inhabitants of Hispaniola, whose ceremonial sculptures and symbolic figures remain among the most recognizable forms of Caribbean pre-Columbian art.

The obverse features a stylized Taíno ceremonial sculpture standing upright with a rounded head, large circular eyes, and wide rounded ears. The figure displays carved geometric body details and a compact sculptural form reminiscent of archaeological Taíno idols discovered in the Caribbean. The inscription “ARTE TAINO” appears above the figure, while the denomination “100 PESOS” is placed on both sides. The year 1975 is positioned at the bottom, and the entire composition is framed by a decorative dotted border.

The reverse displays the national coat of arms of the Dominican Republic at the center. The heraldic shield bears a cross and an open Bible, symbolizing faith and national identity, with crossed flags behind it. A laurel branch and a palm branch frame the shield, while a ribbon above carries the national motto. Below the shield a banner reads “REPUBLICA DOMINICANA.” The surrounding legend commemorates the Pueblo Viejo mining exploitation, one of the most historically significant mining regions in the country.

Struck in gold with beautiful deep cameo proof contrast and certified PCGS PR68 DCAM, this coin represents a superb combination of Dominican national symbolism, indigenous artistic heritage, and refined mint craftsmanship.

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