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20 Centavos José Martí
| Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%) | 6.4 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1962-1968 |
| Value | 20 Centavos 0.20 CUP = USD 0.0078 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%) |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#1055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Portrait of José Martí, Cuban National Hero (1853-1895) left, date on left, over right shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA O MUERTE
1962
Translation:
Fatherland or Death
1962
Engraver: Esteban Valderrama Peña
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin shares the design of the 1953 issue, but without the 100th anniversary legend, that was replaced for the motto "PATRIA O MUERTE", and also was erased the star to left of Marti. On obverse is shown the regular Cuban coat of arms.Interesting fact
The 20 Centavos coin from Cuba featuring José Martí, minted between 1962 and 1968, has a unique feature - it has a raised rim on both sides, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | 83860000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 25750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (José Martí) 1962-1968 coin.
