Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value in letters as curved legend on bottom, line of denticles close to rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
• DIEZ PESOS • (Translation: Republic of Cuba Ten Pesos)
Reverse description
Portrait of José Martí, Cuban National Hero (1853-1895), motto `Patria y Libertad` as curved legend on top, date on excergue, weight and fineness on sides. Line of denticles close to rim.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
• 16.718 G. • 1916 • 900 M • (Translation: Fatherland and Freedom 16.718g. 1916 900M)
Edge
Legend with 6 stars, representing the 6 provinces of the country