Cuba 1977 20 pesos KM-41

from Heritage sale 3098, lot 33528

This specimen was lot 33528 in Heritage sale 3098 (New York, January 2022), where it sold for $2,220. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Cuba: Republic Proof 'Vladimir Lenin' 20 Pesos 1977 PR64 Ultra Cameo NGC. A scarce type struck on the 60th anniversary of the Russian Revolution boasting light steel toning across heavily mirrored surfaces." A very early NCLT from Castro's regime in Cuba. This design also appeared on a gold 100 pesos (Fr-7a). Later NCLT's, designed for the mass market, were minted in large quantities and featured such revolutionary topics as dinosaurs, pirates and steam locomotives.

Recorded mintage: 100 proofs.

Specification: 26 g, 0.925 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 41.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Cristiano Bierrenbach, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, NYINC World Coins Signature Auction 3098, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2021.

Link to:

• 1977 20 pesos, Ignacio Agramonte
• 1977 100 pesos, V. I. Lenin
• 1977 100 pesos, Carlos Manuel de Cespedes
• 1979 100 pesos, conference of nonaligned states
• Coins and currency dated 1977