100 Pesos F. Castro and C. Cienfuegos; Trial strike
1989 year| Gold (.999) | 31.1 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#295395 |
|---|---|
| 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# 449 (see link below and comments).
Lettering:
30
ANIVERSARIO
DEL TRIUNFO DE LA
REVOLUCION
1959
1989
Translation:
30th.
Anniversary
of triumph of the
Revolution
1959
1989
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
NOTE: This coin was a not accepted trial strike for KM 448. Final version is 38mm diameter, instead of 45mm.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
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Pesos (F. Castro and C. Cienfuegos; Trial strike) 1989 from Cuba made of Gold (.999) weighing 31.1 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It was minted as a trial strike, which means it was not intended for circulation and was instead created as a test or sample. This makes it particularly valuable to collectors, who may be interested in its historical significance and rarity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and weight also contribute to its value and collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (F. Castro and C. Cienfuegos; Trial strike) 1989 coin.
