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50 Pesos Triumph of the Revolution
1988 year| Gold (.999) | 15.5 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 | 15.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#205807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fidel Castro embracing Camilo Cienfuegos, both with hands raised., event name as curved legend on top, events date on bottom, issue date and mintmark below top legend. Metal on left, weight and fineness on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• TRIUNFO DE LA REVOLUCION •
1988
• ORO FINO • 1959-1989 • 1/2 OZ. 0.999 •
Translation:
Triumph of the Revolution
1988
Fine gold 1959-1989 1/2 ounce 0.999
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin depicts the arrive of Fidel Castro, Camilo Cienfuegos and their troops to Havana on Jan 6th., 1959, after the triumph of Revolution against Fulgencio Batista.The Triumph of the Revolution is celebrated on January 1st, the day when Fidel Castro took control of Santiago de Cuba, Camilo Cienfuegos of Havana, and Ernesto Guevara, the day before, of Santa Clara.
Interesting fact
The 1988 Cuban 50 Pesos gold coin features an interesting design element - a raised hammer and sickle symbol, which is a prominent symbol of communism and a nod to the country's socialist revolution.
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 (Triumph of the Revolution) 1988 coin.
