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1 Peso Bastille
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Scene of the taking of the Bastille, curved legend with motto of the French Revolution on top, commemorated event in following lines, dates on bottom, with mintmark between.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD • IGUALDAD
FRATERNIDAD
TOMA DE LA
BASTILLA
1789 1989
Translation:
Freedom Equity
Fraternity
Take of the
Bastilla
1789-1989
Designer: Virginia Acebo Toledo
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Take of the Bastille, on July 14th, 1789. became a symbol of the success of the French Revolution, in spite of the medieval fortress, that formerly was used as state jail, at the moment of the taking only had 7 prisoners, and was defended by only 114 soldiers.This was because the medieval fortress had too high maintenance costs, and was decided on the previous year to be demolished.
Only 1 of the defenders died at the event, and nearly 100 in the attackers.
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cuban 1 Peso (Bastille) coin made of Copper-nickel is interesting because it features a unique design that commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Storming of the Bastille, a pivotal event in the French Revolution. The coin's design includes an image of the Bastille fortress, surrounded by palm trees and the Cuban coat of arms. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Bastille) 1989 coin.
