© BEVI 75
© BEVI 75
1 Peso Che Minister
1997 year| Copper-nickel | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#211240 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, based on the portrait "Che Ministro" by Alberto Gutierrez "Korda" Curved legend on left and top, near edge, continued by Guevara's death year, and issue year, on right mintmark. over his left shoulder signature "che", he used on banknotes when he was Industry Minister, and President of the National Bank of Cuba.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUERRILLERO HEROICO 1967 - 1997
che (signature)
Translation:
Heroic Guerrilla Fighter 1967 1997
che (Guevara's signature)
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
Guerrillero Heroico (Heroic Guerrilla Fighter) was the title of the most famous Ernesto "che" Guevara's portrait, taken by Alberto Gutiérrez "Korda", during funerals of the victims of the Le Coubre vessel explosion. Picture's name became as second nickname of Guevara. Gevara died at age 39, executed at La Higuera, Bolivia.Interesting fact
The 1997 Cuba Che Minister 1 Peso coin is a unique piece that features an image of Che Guevara, a prominent revolutionary leader, on one side and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. It's interesting to note that this coin was not meant for circulation but was instead produced as a collector's item. Its value lies not only in its metal composition but also in its historical significance, making it a sought-after piece among coin collectors and enthusiasts of Cuban history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Che Minister) 1997 coin.
