Cuba
The peso (ISO 4217 code: CUP, sometimes called the "national peso" or in Spanish moneda nacional) is one of two official currencies in use in Cuba, the other being the convertible peso (ISO 4217 code: CUC, occasionally referred to as "dollar" in spoken language). The conversion between (CUC) and (MN) is $1(CUC)=$25(MN).
Cuban state workers receive a portion of their wages in convertible pesos, the rest in national pesos. Shops selling basics, like fruit and vegetables, generally accept only the normal peso, while "dollar shops" sell the rest.
The word "pesos" may refer to both non-convertible and convertible money. Cuban convertible pesos are 25 times more valuable, but this does not completely eliminate the confusion for tourists: since goods bought in national pesos have controlled prices, tourists are sometimes confused by prices perceived as "too cheap.
Source: Wikipedia
1960 - Cuba P77b 1 Peso banknote
This Cuba 1 Peso banknote is identified as Pick 77b and is associated with the 1960 issue. The suppl..
1960 - Cuba P79b 10 Pesos banknote
This individual Cuba 10 Pesos banknote is associated with 1960 and is catalogued as Cuba Pick 79b, a..
1960 - Cuba P79b 10 Pesos banknote (VF)
This Cuban 10 Pesos banknote is identified as the 1960 issue, with catalogue reference Pick 79b (P79..
1960 - Cuba P80c 20 Pesos ( With "Che" signature )
This Cuban 20 Pesos banknote is associated with 1960 and is catalogued as Cuba Pick 80c. It is ident..
1960 - Cuba P80c 20 Pesos ( With "Che" signature ) XF
This Cuban 20 Pesos banknote is associated with 1960 and is identified as Pick P80c. The note was is..
1960 - Cuba P88c 10 Pesos ( With Che Guevara signature )
This Cuban 10 Pesos banknote is identified as the 1960 issue of Banco de Cuba and catalogued as Cuba..
1960 - Cuba P88c 10 Pesos ( With Che Guevara signature ) VF
Cuba 10 Pesos banknote, 1960 issue, catalogued as Pick P88c. The note is identified with the Banco d..
1960 - Cuba P88c 10 Pesos ( With Che Guevara signature ) XF
Cuba 10 Pesos banknote associated with the 1960 issue, catalogued as Pick 88c and listed in XF condi..
1960 - Cuba P92 5 Pesos banknote
This Cuba 5 Pesos banknote is associated with 1960 and is catalogued as Cuba Pic 92a, also identifie..
1960 - Cuba P92 5 Pesos banknote F
Cuba 5 Pesos banknote associated with 1960, listed as a regular issue with the catalogue reference C..
Frequently asked questions
What periods and types of Cuban banknotes are represented in this shop’s catalog?
This Cuba category spans issues dated from 1896 through the 2020s. It includes regular notes from issuers such as Banco Español de la Isla de Cuba, Banco de Cuba, Banco Nacional de Cuba and Banco Central de Cuba. The catalog also represents commemorative issues, 1985 foreign-exchange notes and specimen notes marked “Especimen” or “Muestra.” These listings illustrate the scope of this shop’s catalog rather than every banknote issued for Cuba.
Which Cuban banknote denominations appear in the catalog?
The catalog includes Cuban notes denominated in centavos and pesos. Represented examples include 20 centavos and peso denominations of 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100. These occur across regular, commemorative, foreign-exchange and specimen issues. A denomination alone does not identify a note because the same value may appear in different years, designs and Pick varieties. Collectors should therefore compare the denomination with the issuer, date, design and catalog reference.
How can I distinguish closely related Cuban Pick varieties?
Start with the complete Pick reference and then verify visible details. For the 1896 10-peso design, P49c is described without an overprint, while P49d carries a red “PLATA” overprint on the back. The long-running 1-peso design appears under references including P102a, P102b, P102c and P102d, with catalog listings separated by variety and year. Other useful identifiers include serial-number color, issuer, printer, signature titles and specimen overprints.
How are Che Guevara-related Cuban notes identified in this catalog?
The catalog distinguishes notes bearing Che Guevara’s signature from notes featuring his portrait. Signature varieties include 1960 issues such as P80c in 20 pesos, P88c in 10 pesos, P91c in 5 pesos and P92 in 5 pesos; their descriptions identify his signature as bank president. Separately, P107b and commemorative P127a/P127b are 3-peso designs portraying Ernesto Che Guevara. Buyers should confirm whether a listing refers to a signature, portrait or both rather than relying only on the name.
What should I check before selecting a Cuban banknote from this category?
Check the Pick number, denomination, issue year, issuer, issue type and stated grade. Some designs occur in several varieties or years, and listings may distinguish conditions such as F, VF, XF or UNC. Also read the image note carefully: many catalog images are references, and the serial number shown may not be the one supplied, while some listings state that the pictured banknote corresponds to the item. These details help compare like-for-like Cuban notes without assuming that similar titles describe identical varieties.
What is distinctive about the Cuban foreign-exchange notes represented here?
The foreign-exchange group is identified by P-FX references and includes several denominations and lettered series. Many 1985 examples display the coat of arms of the National Bank of Cuba on the front, with a series letter in a circle. Described backs include engravings of Cuban fortifications, such as Castillo de San Salvador de La Punta, Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro, Castillo de Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles de Jagua and Castillo de La Real Fuerza. Other P-FX notes use simpler denomination-centered backs.