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10 Pesos Che Guerrilla Fighter
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| 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 | 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#118884 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara with weapon on back, walking. On background, image of mountains, representing the Sierra Maestra, where rebels lived and many of the fights occurred. On sides, curved legend near edge, at lower right the signature of Guevara, on left date of death, on right Issue date and mintmark.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUERRILLERO HEROICO
1967 1997
che (signature)
Translation:
Heroic Guerrilla Fighter
1967 1997
che (Guevara's signature)
Engraver: Alejandro Ramos Figueredo
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
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 10 Pesos (Che Guerrilla Fighter) 1997 coin from Cuba is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features an image of Che Guevara, a prominent revolutionary leader, on its obverse side. This coin was issued to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Guevara's death and is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
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 10 Pesos (Che Guerrilla Fighter) 1997 coin.
