10 Pesos 40th. Moncada Anniversary
1993 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100907 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bust of Fidel Castro left, lettering in upper circle, date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
40 ANIVERSARIO DEL MONCADA
1993
Translation:
40th. Anniversary of Moncada
1993
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The assault to Moncada barracks, - second most important Cuban military fortress -, on 1953, was first attempt of Fidel Castro and his forces to take control of government.This coin have been minted using 2 different obverses, the older one, with smaller coat of arms, where the 3 strips are plain, and some newer, using bigger coat of arms, with the 3 transverse strips are reeded (picture shown), not described on Krause. Also, on Krause is described as existing thick and thin lettering on obverse and reverse sides.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (40th Moncada Anniversary) 1993 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features an interesting design. On one side, it features a portrait of José Martí, a Cuban national hero and poet, while on the other side, it depicts a scene from the Moncada Barracks attack, which was a pivotal event in the Cuban Revolution. This coin is made of silver (.999) and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (40th. Moncada Anniversary) 1993 coin.
