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Cuban Gold Coins

Brief Cuban History
Cuba was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492, and settled by Diego Velasquez in the early 16th century. Cuba remained under Spain until 1898 except for a brief period of British control in 1762 to 1763. Cubans struggled for many years for independence. After 1895 the US lent military assistance to the rebels, and independence was finally achieved in 1902. In 1952 Fulgencio Batista seized power and established a dictatorship. This was overthrown by Fidel Castro on January 1st 1959, and a communist collective system was installed by 1962. This regime was, for many years, supported by the USSR, causing opposition and tension with the nearby USA, which imposed sanctions in 1961.

Cuban Gold Coins
Cuba issued gold coins in 1915 and 1916, but no more were issued until about 1977, since when a large number of commemorative designs have been issued.

Designs
Obverse
The 1915-1916 series of coins feature Cuban hero José Marti on the obverse with the inscription:-
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
16.718 G 1916 900M (in the case of a 1916 ten pesos)
Reverse
The coat of arms of Cuba appears on the reverse, with the inscription:-
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
DIEZ PESOS (again in the case of a ten pesos).

1977 Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
The reverse of this issue has a facing portrait of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, with his name and the inscription
1968 1977
GRITO DE YARA

Technical Specifications
DenominationDiameterWeightFinenessGold Content
100 Pesos2612.0000.9170.3538
10 Pesos26.516.7158.900.4838
5 Pesos21.58.3592.900.2419

Prices & Availability
Please telephone prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
DateDenominationGradeMintageAvailabilityPrice £Price $
19155 PesosEF Yes £350 $565
191510 Pesos 95,000Yes £670 $1080
191610 Pesosgood VF1,169,000Yes £670 $1080
1977100 PesosProof, about FDC, with Box & Certificate25,000Yes £590 $950

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Cuban Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Cuba, please look at our original Chard Coins website.

Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Cuban gold coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.

Patria Y Libertad on Reverse of 1915 10 Pesos Gold
Patria Y Libertad on Obverse of 1915 10 Pesos Gold

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Obverse of 1915 10 Pesos Gold
Reverse of 1915 10 Pesos Gold

Carlos Manuel de Cespedes on Reverse of 1977 Cuban Gold 100 Pesos
Carlos Manuel de Cespedes on Reverse of 1977 Cuban Gold 100 Pesos

Obverse of 1977 Cuban Gold 100 Pesos
Obverse of 1977 Cuban Gold 100 Pesos

 


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