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50 Pesos 40th. Moncada Anniversary
1993 year| Gold (.999) | 15.55 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1993 |
| Value | 50 Pesos (50 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#100963 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Fidel Castro left, lettering in upper circle, date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
40 ANIVERSARIO DEL MONCADA
1993
Translation:
40th. Anniversary of Moncada
1993
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The assault to Moncada barracks, - second most important Cuban military fortress -, on 1953, was first attempt of Fidel Castro and his forces to take control of government.Interesting fact
The 40th Moncada Anniversary 50 Pesos coin from Cuba, made of gold (.999) and weighing 15.55g, has a unique design that features the iconic image of Che Guevara on one side and the Moncada Barracks, where the Cuban Revolution began, on the other. This coin was minted in 1993 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack, which was a pivotal moment in Cuba's revolutionary history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos (40th. Moncada Anniversary) 1993 coin.
