1 Peso (40th. Moncada Anniversary) 1993 front 1 Peso (40th. Moncada Anniversary) 1993 back
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1 Peso 40th. Moncada Anniversary

1993 year
Copper 31.1 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1993
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Copper
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1993
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#62155
Rarity index
48%

Reverse

Bust of Fidel Castro left, lettering in upper circle, date on right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
40 ANIVERSARIO DEL MONCADA
1993

Translation:
40th. Anniversary of Moncada
1993

Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez

Edge

Plain

Comment

The assault to Moncada barracks, - second most important Cuban military fortress -, on 1953, was first attempt of Fidel Castro and his forces to take control of government.

Interesting fact

The 1 Peso (40th Moncada Anniversary) 1993 coin from Cuba is unique because it was minted to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack, a significant event in Cuban history that took place on July 26, 1953, and marked the beginning of the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1993  10000 - - - - - -

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