Cuba 1988 20 pesos KM-170

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Jean Elsen sale 152, lot 1702

This specimen was lot 1702 in Jean Elsen sale 152 (Brussels, September 2022), where it sold for €220 (about US$266 including buyer's fees). The catalog description[1] noted,

"CUBA, République (1902-), AR 20 pesos (2 oz), 1988. Che Guevara. 1000 p. frappées. Flan poli. (republic of Cuba, silver twenty pesos (two troy oz) of 1988, Che Guevara, 1,000 pieces struck. Proof.)"

The year 1988 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: 1,000 proofs.

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

Catalog reference: KM 170.

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.

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