Catalog
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Year | 2011 |
| 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 | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 2011 |
| Reference(s) | KM#955 |
| Obverse description | Field divided vertically in 2 equal parts. On left side, Cuban coat of arms, name of the country on top, face value below. On right side, list of 10 American countries that started their independence processes 200 years ago. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
(Left) República de Cuba 1 PESO (Right) ARGENTINA BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR HAITI MEXICO URUGUAY VENEZUELA (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso ARGENTINA BOLIVIA CHILE COLOMBIA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR HAITI MEXICO URUGUAY VENEZUELA) |
| Reverse description | Shape of sunburst on background, map of Central, South America and Caribe. Event name on top, curved legend `AMERICA` from bottom to right. Date on left. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
Bicentenario del inicio de la gesta de Independencia 2011 AMÉRICA (Translation: Bicentenary of starting of the Independence quest 2011 America) |
| Edge | Plain |
| Mint | Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones,Havana, Cuba |
| Mintage |
2011 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 4078352070 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued in 2011 during Raúl Castro's presidency, this 1 Peso coin from Cuba commemorates the enduring spirit of Cuban independence. While formal independence from Spain was achieved in 1902, the struggle for self-determination defined much of its 19th-century history and remains a cornerstone of national identity. This modern issue reflects a continuous narrative of sovereignty and the valor of its revolutionary past, honoring key figures or anniversaries related to freedom.
Artistry: The specific engraver for KM#955 remains uncredited, likely from the Cuban Mint's design team. Stylistically, it aligns with a modern commemorative aesthetic, blending classical heraldry with elements of socialist realism, characteristic of Cuban numismatics. The obverse typically features the national coat of arms. The reverse, dedicated to "Independence," likely depicts a revered national hero such as José Martí or an allegorical representation of liberty, rendered with bold, clear lines.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel with a substantial 38mm diameter and 26g weight, this coin typically exhibits a strong strike. Its large surface area is susceptible to minor bag marks. Key high-points for wear or strike weakness include details within the Cuban coat of arms, such as the Phrygian cap and palm tree, and finer features of any reverse portrait or allegorical figure. Collectors should seek examples with full luster and minimal contact marks on expansive fields for higher grades.