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© Éditions V. Gadoury
50 Pesos Ernesto "Che" Guevara
1988 year| Gold (.999) | 15.55 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 50 Pesos (50 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#204999 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ernesto "Che" Guevara (1928-1967), figure name as curved legend on top, dates on bottom, issue date and mintmark on left. Metal on left, weight and fineness on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA •
1988
• ORO FINO • 1928-1988 • 1/2 OZ. 0.999 •
Translation:
Ernesto "Che" Guevara
1988
Fine gold 1928-1988 1/2 ounce 0.999
Engraver: Leopoldo Yáñez
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ernesto "Che" Guevara was a Cuban Revolutionary, born at Argentina, physician of profession, who decided to fight against social differences after the trip on motorcycle he made thru America, where he saw the injustice and poverty is several countries. Was executed at Bolivia on 1987, when he was fighting for that country's revolution.Interesting fact
The Che Guevara gold coin from Cuba has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish on the reverse side, creating a striking contrast with the proof-like finish on the obverse.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos (Ernesto "Che" Guevara) 1988 coin.
