100 Pesos J. Marti and F. Castro

Features

Issuer Cuba
Period Second Republic (1959-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1989
Value 100 Pesos (100 CUP)
Currency Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition Gold (.999)
Weight 31.1 g
Diameter 38 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1989
Number
N#
118800
References KM# 448,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
JMA# AAEE461
José María Aledón; 1999. La moneda de Cuba. Dobler Difusiones, Valencia, Spain.

Commemorative issue

José Martí and Fidel Castro

Series: Themes of the Cuban Revolution

Obverse

Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1 OZ. 10 PESOS AU 0.999

Translation:
Republic of Cuba
1 ounce 100 Pesos gold 0.999

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Marti head 3/4 right on left,
Castro head 3/4 left, on right.
Cuban flag between them, above,
flying dove between figures.
Below figures shape of the south shore of Cuba, and lower part and sides with wavy lines, symbolizing the Caribbean Sea.
Legend 5 lines growing from center to lower edge. Issue year below Castro's head, mintmark inside last "O" in legend.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
30
ANIV.
DEL TRIUNFO
1989
DE LA
REVOLUCION

Translation:
30th.
Anniversary
of the
Success
of the 1989
Revolution

Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones, Havana, Cuba

Comments

The reverse design is very elaborated, with several symbols, showing José Martí, main leader of the Independence war, on 2nd. halfo of 19th. century, and Fidel Castro, leader of the revolution against Batista.

The flying dove on center symbolizes freedom and peace. and shape of south shore reminds the places where revolutionaries reached the island.

See also

Manage my collection

Please sign in or create an account to manage your collection.

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1989  250 Proof

Get this coin

No member from this site currently wants to exchange it.

Numista Rarity index: 100 Search tips
This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

Bullion value: USD 2219.55 Search tips
This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of gold at 71 440 USD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Contribute to the catalogue

Modify or add data on this page
Register a past auction sale
Register an example of this type
Duplicate this page
Share: Facebook X (Twitter)