© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
20 Pesos Assault to the Moncada Garrison
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 62.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 20 Pesos 20 CUP = USD 0.78 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Scene of the Assault of the Moncada Garrison, event name as curved legend on sides and top, dates on bottom, mintmark below image. Weight and fineness above image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXXV ANIV. DEL ASALTO AL CUARTEL MONCADA
PLATA FINA 2OZ 0,999
1953•1988
Translation:
35th anniversary of assault to Moncada garrison
Fine silver 2 ounces 0.999
1953-1988
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
The assault to Moncada Garrison at Santiago de cuba, 2nd. most important military garrison of Cuba at the moment, on 1953, was the first attempt of Fidel Castro and his troops to gain the control of Cuba. Attack failed, and Castro and many fellows were made prisoner, and some killed.Currently, Moncada Garrison, renamed as "Ciudad Escolar 26 de Julio" (July 26th., School City) was transformed in a school center. New name refers to the date of the assault, July 26th., 1953.
Fortifications were demolished, and damage on walls, product of the bullets fired during the assault were kept original, as a reminder of the Revolution facts.
Interesting fact
The 20 Pesos (Assault to the Moncada Garrison) 1988 coin from Cuba is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the assault on the Moncada Garrison, a pivotal event in the Cuban Revolution. The coin's design features a depiction of the attack on the garrison, which took place on July 26, 1953, and was led by a group of revolutionaries, including Fidel Castro and Che Guevara. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (Assault to the Moncada Garrison) 1988 coin.
