Catalog
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Charles Edward Barber |
| In circulation to | 2010 |
| Reference(s) | KM#954 |
| Obverse description | Cuban coat of arms, name of the country above, face value below. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 PESO (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso) |
| Reverse description | Fidel Castro y Ernest Hemingway met. Event details on curved legend on top and straight 4-lines on bottom. Date on right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
50 ANIVERSARIO 2010 Encuentro de Fidel Castro y Ernest Hemingway 1960-2010 (Translation: 50th. anniversary 2010 Meeting of Fidel Castro and Ernest Hemingway) |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones,Havana, Cuba |
| Mintage |
2010 - - 5 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 7990778210 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued in 2010, this 1 Peso coin from Cuba commemorates the unique relationship between revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and American literary giant Ernest Hemingway. Even after Castro's 2008 stepping down, his historical shadow and the Cuban Revolution's legacy defined the era. The coin celebrates Hemingway’s deep connection to Cuba, where he lived for decades and found inspiration for "The Old Man and the Sea." This issue highlights Cuba's cultural diplomacy and historical ties to global figures.
Artistry: The coin adheres to the socialist realist aesthetic common in Cuban numismatics, focusing on national symbols and historical figures. The obverse features the standard Cuban coat of arms, flanked by "REPUBLICA DE CUBA," "1 PESO," and the "2010" date. The reverse depicts Fidel Castro and Ernest Hemingway together, referencing their famous 1960 fishing tournament meeting. While the engraver is uncredited, the portrayal captures their likenesses with dignified realism, emphasizing their shared moment.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel, with a substantial 26-gram weight and 38-millimeter diameter, this coin offers a generous canvas for its detailed design. Key high-points for assessing strike quality and wear include the intricate details of the obverse coat of arms, particularly the star and key. On the reverse, critical areas are the facial features of both Castro and Hemingway, their hair, and the details of the fish held by