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1 Peso 90th. Anniversary of Souvenir Peso
1987 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Portrait of Leonor Molina, first face to appear on a Cuban coin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
1897 1987
emisión
original
SOUVENIR
Translation:
Fatherland and Liberty
1897 1987
original
issue
Souvenir
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designers: Belisario Álvarez Collado, Alberto González Pereztol
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Souvenir Peso coin was minted at the US on 1897, and project had Liberty image, copied from US coins, but the minthouse refused to use it. Therefore, Leonor Molina, who was cousin of the treasurer of the revolutionary movement, and also active member, posed for the design.Also should have 1 Peso as face value, but minthouse did not want to mint coins for a country that was on war against their friend country, Spain, so it was changed to Souvenir to avoid complications.
Interesting fact
The 1987 Cuban 1 Peso coin, commemorating the 90th anniversary of the souvenir peso, features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of a stylized Cuban coat of arms, while the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Cuban sugar mill, known as a "trapiche." This design was chosen to highlight the island's rich history and cultural heritage. Additionally, the coin's copper-nickel composition and 11.3-gram weight make it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (90th. Anniversary of Souvenir Peso) 1987 coin.
