1 Centavo, Cuba

1 Centavo, Cuba, 1915-1961 obverse image1 Centavo, Cuba, 1915-1961 reverse image
1 Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cuba flagCuba
  • Years of Minting:
    1915-1961
  • Period:
    First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) Second Republic (1959-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
1 Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Centavo Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value in Roman numeral within circle over a five-pointed star and the motto Fatherland and Freedom, date on excergue, weight and fineness on sides, line of denticles close to rim.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Cuban coat of arms. Curved legend with country name on top, curved legend with face value in letters on bottom. Line of denticles close to rim.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE CUBA • UN CENTAVO •

Reverse:

PATRIA Y LIBERTAD • 2.5 G. • 1915 • 250M •

1 Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%)

Size

1 Centavo sizes
  • Weight:2.5 g
  • Diameter:16.76 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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