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3 Pesos Che Guevara
| Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%) | 9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cuba |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1990-1992 |
| Value | 3 Pesos 3 CUP = USD 0.12 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%) |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8602 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
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
1990
Translation:
Homeland or death
1990
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 coin has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 4050000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1990-1992 coin.
