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5 Pesos 40th. anniversary of Guevara's death ND
2007 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2007 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#250719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Image of Ernesto "Che" Guevara, name of the picture "GUERRILLERO HEROICO" on top and right, his signature on right, mintmark on left, dates below.
Design is the same as on other coins of the series, see links below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUERRILLERO HEROICO
che
1928 • 1967
Translation:
Heroic Guerilla Fighter
che (Argentinian colloquial for "friend")
1928 1967
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos coin commemorating the 40th anniversary of Che Guevara's death features an image of Guevara on one side and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. It was minted in 2007 and made of .999 silver, weighing 12 grams. Interestingly, the coin was not circulated and was instead sold as a collector's item, making it a unique and rare piece for coin collectors and enthusiasts of Guevara's legacy.
