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1 Centavo Patria y Libertad
| Aluminium (aluminium 97.15%, magnesium 2.5%, manganese 0.35%) | 0.75 g | 16.76 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1963-1982 |
| Value | 1 Centavo 0.01 CUP = USD 0.00039 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (aluminium 97.15%, magnesium 2.5%, manganese 0.35%) |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 16.76 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#246884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value in Roman numeral within circle over a five-pointed star.
Legend on top. Date on excergue, line of denticles close to rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
I
• 1963 •
Translation:
Fatherland and Freedom
1 (Roman numeral)
1963
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin page was split from KM# 33.2/KM# 33.3 cause we understood the change of motto legend makes it more than a variant. On their side, Krause considers them as variants.On left: 33.1 reads "PATRIA Y LIBERTAD";
On right: 33.2 & 33.3 read "PATRIA O MUERTE"
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Cuba, minted between 1963 and 1982, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of aluminum (97.15%), magnesium (2.5%), and manganese (0.35%), the coin weighs only 0.75 grams. This is unusually light for a coin of its size and composition, making it stand out among other coins in circulation at the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | 200020000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 49960000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 100000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo (Patria y Libertad) 1963-1982 coin.
