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3 Pesos Che Guevara
| Nickel plated steel | 8 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cuba |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1992-2002 |
| Value | 3 Pesos 3 CUP = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Ernesto "Che" Guevara Portrait, motto "Patria o Muerte" as curved legend on top, date on excergue, line of beads close to rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA O MUERTE
1995
Translation:
Fatherland or death
1995
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara reproduces the photography "Guerrillero Heroico" (Guerilla Hero), taken by Alberto Díaz Gutiérrez "Korda" during the funerals of the victims of the explosion of "Le Coubre" vessel. On this event Fidel Castro gave the speech named "Patria o Muerte", that shows in this coin and many others.Interesting fact
The Che Guevara 3 Pesos coin from Cuba features an image of the famous revolutionary leader on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts the Cuban coat of arms. This coin was minted from 1992 to 2002 and has a diameter of 25mm. It's made of nickel-plated steel and weighs 8 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design was created by Cuban artist and sculptor, José Delarra.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | 9000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 10008595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 3 Pesos (Che Guevara) 1992-2002 coin.
