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20 Pesos 40th. anniversary of Guevara's death ND
2007 year| Silver (.999) | 62.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#131326 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Ernesto Guevara (Che) facing, curved legend from top to lower right, Guevara's signature on lower right, birth and death dates below.
Design is the same as on other coins of the series, see links below.
Lettering:
GUERRILLERO HEROICO
che
1928-1967
Translation:
Heroic Guerilla Fighter
che (Argentinian colloquial for "friend")
1928-1967
Interesting fact
The 20 Pesos coin from Cuba, issued in 2007 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Che Guevara's death, has a unique feature. The coin's design includes a portrait of Che Guevara with a raised fist, which is surrounded by a gear-like pattern. This design represents Che's revolutionary spirit and his commitment to the Cuban Revolution. The coin's silver content and weight also add to its value and collectibility.
