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100 Pesos J. Marti and F. Castro
1989 yearGold (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Cuba |
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Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1989 |
Value | 100 Pesos (100 CUP) |
Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
Composition | Gold (.999) |
Weight | 31.1 g |
Diameter | 38 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | 1989 |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#118800 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
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
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 100 Pesos (J. Marti and F. Castro) 1989 gold coin from Cuba features the portraits of two of the country's most prominent historical figures, Jose Marti and Fidel Castro, on its obverse side.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1989 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (J. Marti and F. Castro) 1989 coin.