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20 Pesos Nonaligned Nations Conference
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#38881 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Conference logo on left, date and mintmark on right. Place of the event on top, divided name event on center and close to rim, below to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA HABANA
CUMBRE
1979
NO ALINEADOS
Translation:
Havana
Summit
1997
Non Aligned
Engraver: José Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Logo is a number 6 formed by 2 crescent moon shapes and a circle.From September 3rd. to 9th., 1979, Cuba held # 6 Summit of Non Aligned Countries Heads of state.
Ninety four members and twenty seven observers attended the conference.
Prime Minister Fidel Castro receiving Jamaica's Prime Minister Michael Manley; Grenada's Prime Minister Maurice Bishop and the General Secretary of the United Nations Kurt Waldheim, to attend the VIth. Summit at Havana, Sept. 3rd. to 7th, 1979.
Templates used for the dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 1979 Cuban Non-aligned Nations Conference 20 Pesos silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's commitment to international cooperation and diplomacy. The coin's obverse side features the conference's logo, which includes a stylized image of the earth surrounded by the words "Conferencia de las Naciones No Alineadas" (Non-Aligned Nations Conference) in Spanish. The reverse side of the coin features the Cuban coat of arms, which includes a shield with a depiction of a sugarcane, a palm tree, and a star, surrounded by the words "República de Cuba" (Republic of Cuba) and "20 Pesos" (20 Pesos). The coin's silver composition and 26-gram weight add to its value and collectibility. This coin is a rare and fascinating piece of numismatic history that highlights Cuba's important role in global politics and international relations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (Nonaligned Nations Conference) 1979 coin.
