100 Pesos J. Marti and F. Castro, Trial strike

€1.00
IssuerCuba
Year1989
TypeCoin pattern
Value100 Pesos (100 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions45 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse: Belisario Álvarez Collado
In circulation to1989
Reference(s) KM#N/C, JMA#PPV12
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides.  Design is the same as on KM# 448 (see link below and comments).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 OZ. 100 PESOS AU 0.999
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 ounce 100 Pesos gold 0.999)
Reverse descriptionMarti head 3/4 right on left, Castro head 3/4 left, on right. Cuban flag between them, above, flying dove between figures. Below figures shape of the south shore of Cuba, and lower part and sides with wavy lines, symbolizing the Caribbean Sea. Legend 5 lines growing from center to lower edge. Issue year below Castro`s head, mintmark inside last `O` in legend.  Design is the same as on KM# 448 (see link below).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering30 ANIV. DEL TRIUNFO 1989 DE LA REVOLUCION
(Translation: 30th. Anniversary of the Success of the 1989 Revolution)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1989  - BU - 2
Catalog ID5465008220
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