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1 Peso J. Marti and F. Castro
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 |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Marti head 3/4 right on left,
Castro head 3/4 left, on right.
Cuban flag between them, above,
flying dove between figures.
Below figures shape of the south shore of Cuba, and lower part and sides with wavy lines, symbolizing the Caribbean Sea.
Legend 5 lines growing from center to lower edge. Issue year below Castro's head, mintmark inside last "O" in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30
ANIV.
DEL TRIUNFO
1989
DE LA
REVOLUCION
Translation:
30th.
Anniversary
of the
Success
of the 1989
Revolution
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
The reverse design is very elaborated, with several symbols, showing José Martí, main leader of the Independence war, on 2nd. half of 19th. century, and Fidel Castro, leader of the revolution against Batista.The flying dove on center symbolizes freedom and peace. and shape of south shore reminds the places where revolutionaries reached the island.
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cuban Non-circulating coin featuring J. Marti and F. Castro is interesting because it was minted during a significant time in Cuban history. The coin was issued in the year that Fidel Castro stepped down as President of Cuba, marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in the country's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (J. Marti and F. Castro) 1989 coin.
