1 Centavo

Features

Issuer Cuba
Period First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959)
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1915-1961
Value 1 Centavo
0.01 CUP = USD 0.00039
Currency Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%)
Weight 2.5 g
Diameter 16.76 mm
Thickness 1.25 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Number
N#
4272
References KM# 9,
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# 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9,
José María Aledón; 1999. La moneda de Cuba. Dobler Difusiones, Valencia, Spain.
Y# 3,
Richard S. Yeoman, Arthur L. Friedberg; 2007. A Catalog of Modern World Coins : 1850-1964 (14th edition). Whitman Publishing Company, Atlanta, United States.
And 1 more volumes.
Schön# 3
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Cuban coat of arms. Curved legend with country name on top, curved legend with face value in letters on bottom. Line of denticles close to rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
• UN CENTAVO •

Translation:
Republic of Cuba
One Centavo

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Value in Roman numeral within circle over a five-pointed star and the motto "Fatherland and Freedom", date on excergue, weight and fineness on sides, line of denticles close to rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
• 2.5 G. • 1915 • 250M •

Translation:
Fatherland and Freedom
2.5 g • 1915 • 250M

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Edge

Smooth

1 Centavo -  obverse

Mints

Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date)
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)

Comments

1915-1946 minted at Philadelphia (USA),
1961 minted at Kremnica (Czechoslovakia)

Variant differences:

On left: KM# 9.1 ("2.5G."), issues from 1915, 1916, 1920 and 1938;
On right: KM# 9.2 ("2.5 GR."), issues from 1946 and 1961.

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1915  Photo 200 $ 750 1.1% KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof
1915  Photo 9 396 000 $ 0.25 $ 0.67 $ 1.10 $ 1.90 $ 2.80 $ 180 19% KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M")
1916  Photo 9 318 000 $ 0.31 $ 0.47 $ 0.97 $ 1.50 $ 6.30 $ 66 18% KM#9.1; JMA# 2; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M")
1916  Photo 104 0.4% KM#9.1; JMA# 2; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof
1920  Photo 19 378 000 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 0.50 $ 1.10 $ 1.30 $ 9.80 $ 24 37% KM#9.1; JMA# 3; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M")
1938  Photo 2 000 000 $ 1.40 5% KM#9.1; JMA# 4; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M")
1946  Photo 50 000 000 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.27 $ 0.54 $ 1.10 $ 1.90 $ 5.00 53% KM#9.2; JMA# 6; Y# 3b ("2.5GR 250M")
1961  Photo 100 000 000 $ 0.43 $ 0.43 $ 0.43 $ 0.43 $ 96 20% KM#9.2; JMA# 9; Y# 3b ("2.5GR 250M")

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Picture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Centavo
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23326
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 1140.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Centavo
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31381
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof UNC
(NGC PR66)
USD 2880.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232031
Lot 65281
Internet Archive
29 Jul 2020 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 552.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232023
Lot 61278
Internet Archive
3 Jun 2020 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232018
Lot 65267
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2020 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 540.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 CentavoPicture 1 of a sold 1 Centavo
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33566
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") Proof UNC
(NGC PR65)
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232410
Lot 61170
Internet Archive
29 Feb 2024 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232334
Lot 64247
Internet Archive
17 Aug 2023 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 134.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232324
Lot 63288
Internet Archive
8 Jun 2023 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65322
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1915 – KM#9.1; JMA# 1; Y# 3 ("2.5G 250M") UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 109.00
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