10 Pesos (Celia Sanchez Manduley) 1990 front 10 Pesos (Celia Sanchez Manduley) 1990 back
10 Pesos (Celia Sanchez Manduley) 1990 photo
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10 Pesos Celia Sanchez Manduley

1990 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
10 Pesos (10&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1990
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#295453
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Portrait of Celia Sánchez Manduley (1920-1980), Cuban heroine, on design of a "butterfly" flower. On top, name as curved legend, life dates below image, issue date and mintmark on lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CELIA SANCHEZ MANDULEY
1990
1920 - 1980

Translation:
Celia Sanchez Manduley
1990
1920 - 1980

Engraver: Luis Álvarez

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

Celia Sánchez Manduley was a Cuban revolutionary. Being daughter of a physician, she helped her father attending patients, and knew the problems the low income people faced in their lives.
A few after Castro started actions on 1956, she joined the cause, and later became an important leader, created and commanded the troop "Mariana Grajales" nicknamed "Las Marianas", composed by women, that not only fought in the Revolution, but also played an important role as support for the rest of the troops.
After the triumph of the Revolution, was active in politics, reaching the position of Secretary of the Council of State, and other public functions.

Interesting fact

The Celia Sanchez Manduley 10 Pesos coin from Cuba, made of silver (.999) and weighing 31.1g, features an image of Celia Sanchez Manduley, a Cuban revolutionary and one of the most important female figures in Cuban history. She was a close friend and advisor to Fidel Castro and played a significant role in the Cuban Revolution. The coin was issued in 1990 as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant for general circulation but rather as a collector's item. This coin is a unique piece of history that honors the legacy of Celia Sanchez Manduley and is a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  2000 - - - - - -

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