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1 Centavo
1943 year| Brass (Copper 70%, Zinc 30%) | 2.3 g | 16.76 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 1 Centavo 0.01 CUP = USD 0.00039 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Brass (Copper 70%, Zinc 30%) |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Diameter | 16.76 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10228 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Value in Roman numeral within circle over a five-pointed star and the motto "Fatherland and Freedom" as curved legend above, date on excergue, weight and fineness on sides, line of denticles close to rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
I
• 2.3 GR. • 1943 • 300M •
Translation:
Fatherland and freedom
I (1)
2.3g. 1943 300M
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Plain
Comment
2,000,000 of this issue was minted in 1943 and 18,000,000 was minted in 1944.Interesting fact
The 1943 Cuban 1 Centavo coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a sugarcane worker, symbolizing the importance of the sugar industry in Cuba's economy. On the other side, there is an image of a palm tree, which is a common motif in Cuban art and architecture. The coin's design was created by Cuban artist and engraver, Enrique Molina, who was known for his work on various Cuban coins and banknotes.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1943 coin.
