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1 Peso Triumph of the Revolution
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#43491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Fidel Castro embracing Camilo Cienfuegos, both with hands raised., event name as curved legend on top, events date on bottom, issue date and mintmark below top legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• TRIUNFO DE LA REVOLUCION •
1989
1959-1989
Translation:
Triumph of the Revolution
1989
1959-1989
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin depicts the arrive of Fidel Castro, Camilo Cienfuegos and their troops to Havana on Jan 6th., 1959, after the triumph of Revolution against Fulgencio Batista.The Triumph of the Revolution is celebrated on January 1st, the day when Fidel Castro took control of Santiago de Cuba, Camilo Cienfuegos of Havana, and Ernesto Guevara, the day before, of Santa Clara.
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cuban 1 Peso coin featuring the "Triumph of the Revolution" design was minted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, led by Fidel Castro and his forces in 1959.
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 (Triumph of the Revolution) 1989 coin.
