20 Pesos (Triumph of the Revolution) 1987-1989 front 20 Pesos (Triumph of the Revolution) 1987-1989 back
20 Pesos (Triumph of the Revolution) 1987-1989 photo
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20 Pesos Triumph of the Revolution

 
Silver (.999) 62.2 g 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1987-1989
Value
20 Pesos (20&nbspCUP)
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
1987
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#205805
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Fidel Castro embracing Camilo Cienfuegos, both with hands raised, event name as curved legend on top, events date on bottom, issue date and mintmark below top legend. Metal on left, weight and fineness on right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• TRIUNFO DE LA REVOLUCION •
1987
• PLATA FINA • 1959-1989 • 2 OZ. 0.999 •

Translation:
Triumph of the Revolution
1987
Fine silver 1959-1989 2 ounces 0.999

Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado

Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos

Edge

Plain

Comment

This coin depicts the arrive of Fidel Castro, Camilo Cienfuegos and their troops to Havana on Jan 6th., 1959, after the triumph of Revolution against Fulgencio Batista.
The Triumph of the Revolution is celebrated on January 1st, the day when Fidel Castro took control of Santiago de Cuba, Camilo Cienfuegos of Havana, and Ernesto Guevara, the day before, of Santa Clara.

Interesting fact

The 20 Pesos (Triumph of the Revolution) coin from Cuba, minted between 1987 and 1989, is an interesting piece for collectors due to its unique design and historical significance. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features an image of a woman representing the spirit of the Cuban Revolution, which symbolizes the country's struggle for independence and socialism. The coin's design also includes the iconic image of a revolutionary soldier, further emphasizing the coin's connection to Cuba's revolutionary history. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and weight of 62.2 grams make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  500 - - - - - -
1988  1000 - - - - - -
1989  500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (Triumph of the Revolution) 1987-1989 coin.