10 Pesos Che Minister

1997 year


Silver (.999)	31.1 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1997
Value	10 Pesos 10 CUP = USD 0.39
Currency	Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	31.1 g
Diameter	38 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#210491
Rarity index	92%

Reverse

Image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, based on the portrait "Che Ministro" by Alberto Gutierrez "Korda" Curved legend on left and top, near edge, continued by Guevara's death year, and issue year, on right mintmark. over his left shoulder signature "che", he used on banknotes when he was Industry Minister, and President of the National Bank of Cuba.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUERRILLERO HEROICO 1967 - 1997
che (signature)

Translation:
Heroic Guerrilla Fighter 1967 1997
che (Guevara's signature)

Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado

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 Minister) 1997 coin from Cuba is an interesting collector's item due to its unique design and historical significance. The coin features an image of Che Guevara, a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution, on one side, and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. The coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1997	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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