1 Peso


Brass plated steel	5.52 g	24.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1992-2022
Value	1 Peso 1 CUP = USD 0.039
Currency	Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition	Brass plated steel
Weight	5.52 g
Diameter	24.5 mm
Thickness	1.9 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#2853
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

Portrait of José Julián Martí Pérez (1853–1895), leader of the Cuba independence. Motto "Fatherland or death" as curved legend on top, face value on left, word "PESO" overprinted on numeral "1". Endecagonal rim (11 sides), and line of beads close to rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PATRIA O MUERTE
1 PESO

Translation:
Fatherland or Death
1 Peso

Edge

Segmented reeding

Comment

NOTE: rim varieties exist, on width, and also on reeding of edge.

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso coin from Cuba, minted between 1992 and 2022, has an interesting feature. It has a unique design that showcases the country's cultural heritage. On one side, it features the iconic image of Che Guevara, a revolutionary leader who played a significant role in Cuba's history. On the other side, it depicts the national emblem of Cuba, which includes a shield with the words "Cuba Libre" (Free Cuba) written above it. This design was created by the Cuban artist, Enrique Garcia Cabrera, and it has remained unchanged throughout the years. This coin is a symbol of Cuban identity and a reflection of the country's rich history and cultural heritage.