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10 Pesos J. Marti and F. Castro
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| 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 | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Marti head 3/4 right on left,
Castro head 3/4 left, on right.
Cuban flag between them, above,
flying dove between figures.
Below figures shape of the south shore of Cuba, and lower part and sides with wavy lines, symbolizing the Caribbean Sea.
Legend 5 lines growing from center to lower edge. Issue year below Castro's head, mintmark inside last "O" in legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
30
ANIV.
DEL TRIUNFO
1989
DE LA
REVOLUCION
Translation:
30th.
Anniversary
of the
Success
of the 1989
Revolution
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
VARIANTS: This coin was minted with 2 different obverses: KM# 242.1, the older one, has coat of arms smaller, wreath thinner and stripes on left are all plain; KM# 242.2, the most recent, with coats of arms bigger, wreath thick and 3 reeded stripes on left.Image of variant KM 242.1 on left, KM 242.2 on right.
The reverse design is very elaborated, with several symbols, showing José Martí, main leader of the Independence war, on 2nd. halfo of 19th. century, and Fidel Castro, leader of the revolution against Batista.
The flying dove on center symbolizes freedom and peace. and shape of south shore reminds the places where revolutionaries reached the island.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (J. Marti and F. Castro) 1989 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features two important figures in Cuban history, Jose Marti and Fidel Castro, together on one coin. This is significant because Marti is considered a national hero and a symbol of Cuban independence, while Castro is known for his role in the Cuban Revolution and his leadership of the country for many years. The coin's silver composition and 31.1 gram weight also make it a valuable and collectible item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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