1 Peso Marlin fishing

€5,124.00
IssuerCuba
Year1982
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Peso (1 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight11.3 g
Dimensions29.9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Charles Edward Barber
In circulation to1982
Reference(s) KM#89, JMA#AAEE098
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms , country name on top, face value below.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA ★ 1 PESO ★
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso)
Reverse descriptionImage of Marlin fishing tournament on May 15, 1961, when Hemingway and Castro met. Event name on circular legend on top, mintmark on left, issue date on right, Hemingway`s name above.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPESCA DE LA AGUJA 1982 ERNEST HEMINGWAY
(Translation: Marling fishing (tournament) 1982 Ernest Hemingway)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1982  - BU - 7 000
Catalog ID2432897700
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