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10 Pesos F. Castro and C. Cienfuegos; Trial strike
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Camilo Cienfuegos and Fidel Castro chatting, event name on top, in 4 lines, dates and mintmark at right.
Design is the same as on KM# 255 (see link below and comments).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30
ANIVERSARIO
DEL TRIUNFO DE LA
REVOLUCION
1959
1989
Translation:
30th.
Anniversary
of triumph of the
Revolution
1959
1989
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Alberto González Pereztol
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Camilo Cienfuegos was one of the commanders of Castro's troops, Camilo disappeared on a air trip from Camagüey to Havana, on end of October 1959. Remains of the plane never were found, is assumed got out of gas, after needed to change direction to avoid a storm.Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos coin from Cuba, minted in 1989, is a rare and unique piece due to its trial strike status and the use of .999 silver. It weighs 31.1 grams, making it a substantial and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (F. Castro and C. Cienfuegos; Trial strike) 1989 coin.
