Cuba 1 Peso (Tourism Series - Guamá)

Republic of Cuba · 2000

A round coin with a heptagonal (seven-sided) inner border on both sides, featuring the Cuban Coat of Arms on the reverse and the tourist site Guamá on the obverse.

Country: Republic of Cuba
Year: 2000
Denomination: 1 Peso ($1 CUP)
Metal: Nickel clothed Steel

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Overview

A round coin with a heptagonal (seven-sided) inner border on both sides, featuring the Cuban Coat of Arms on the reverse and the tourist site Guamá on the obverse.

Historical significance

Part of a series of coins issued by the Banco Central de Cuba intended to highlight national tourist attractions and promote the tourism industry during the 'Special Period'. Guamá is a reconstructed Taino village in the Zapata Peninsula.

Obverse (front)

Features the Guamá tourist center with stilt houses over water, palm trees, the numeral '1', a dollar sign '$', and the word 'GUAMÁ' below the numeral. The design is framed by a heptagonal border.

Reverse (back)

The Cuban Coat of Arms (Escudo de la República) centered, surrounded by the legend 'REPUBLICA DE CUBA', the year '2000', and the denomination 'un peso'. It also features the heptagonal inner border.

Estimated value

$1.00 - $3.00 in circulated condition, $5.00 - $10.00 in Uncirculated / Mint State.

What drives this coin's value

Condition is the primary factor. As a modern base-metal coin, it only carries significant premium in perfect Mint State. Scratches on the large flat fields of the obverse significantly reduce eye appeal.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU). The coin shows minor surface marks and slight wear on high points, but retains most of its original detail and some luster.

Mintage & rarity

Common; part of a large multi-year series of tourist-themed peso coins. Exact mintage for the year 2000 is often not precisely recorded but available in the millions.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the distinct heptagonal inner border which should be sharp. Weigh the coin to ensure it meets the 3g standard. Counterfeits of these base-metal coins are rare as the face value is low.

Notable varieties & errors

None widely recognized for this specific date and motif.

Similar coins

Often confused with other 1 Peso tourist coins from Cuba (e.g., Varadero, Valle de Viñales, Trinidad) which share the same reverse but showcase different landmarks on the obverse.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges only. Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives which can damage the nickel plating. Store in a PVC-free flip or coin holder to prevent environmental oxidation.