Cuba 1987 20 pesos KM-169

Jean Elsen sale 152, lot 1699

This specimen was lot 1699 in Jean Elsen sale 152 (Brussels, September 2022), where it sold for €130 (about US$157 including buyer's fees). The catalog description^[1] noted,

"CUBA, République (1902-), AR 20 pesos (2 oz), 1987. Triomphe de la Révolution. 500 p. frappées. Flan poli. (republic of Cuba, silver twenty pesos (two troy oz) of 1987, triumph of the revolution, 500 pieces struck. Proof.)"

The year 1987 saw the release of many self-congratulatory NCLT's by the Cuban regime. Greeted by disinterest from the world at large, many are now rare. This type was struck 1987-89.

Recorded mintage: 500 proofs.

Specification: 62.2 g, 0.999 fine silver, 2.00 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 169.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Elsen, Philippe, et al., Vente Publique 152: Collection Ferdy Willems, Celtic coins, Brussels: Jean Elsen et ses Fils S.A., 2022.

Link to:

• 1987 brass peso
• 1987 5 pesos, Che Guevara
• 1987 20 pesos, Che Guevara
• 1987 20 pesos, march to victory
• 1988 50 pesos, triumph of the revolution, gold
• 1988 100 pesos, triumph of the revolution, gold
• Coins and currency dated 1987
• return to coins of Cuba