Cuba Silver Coin Value 

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Silver coins were in regular circulation in Cuba. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from Cuba.

Cuba silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from Cuba.

The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $32.29 per troy ounce.

 
 
Denomination / Currency Years Minted Fineness Gross Weight (g) ASW (g) ASW (oz t) Melt Value
10 Centavos 1915- 1952 .900 2.5 2.25 .0723 $2.33
20 Centavos 1915- 1952 .900 5 4.50 .1447 $4.67
25 Centavos 1953 .900 6.25 5.63 .1808 $5.84
40 Centavos 1915- 1952 .900 10 9.00 .2894 $9.34
50 Centavos 1953 .900 12.5 11.25 .3617 $11.68
1 Peso 1915- 1953 .900 26.73 24.06 .7734 $24.97

Cuba Silver Coins

Cuba's rich coinage history includes several silver coins minted during the 19th and 20th centuries. These coins are valued for their silver content and historical significance. Below is a detailed list of silver coins from Cuba, including their silver purity, denomination, and notable characteristics.

19th Century Silver Coins

Real and Peso Series (Before 1898)

  • 8 Reales (Before 1898)
    • Silver Purity: 90.3%
    • Denomination: 8 Reales
    • Characteristics: Often featured Spanish monarchs due to Cuba being a Spanish colony during this period.
  • 4 Reales (Before 1898)
    • Silver Purity: 90.3%
    • Denomination: 4 Reales
    • Characteristics: Commonly used for transactions, smaller than the 8 Reales.
  • 2 Reales (Before 1898)
    • Silver Purity: 90.3%
    • Denomination: 2 Reales
    • Characteristics: Smaller denomination used for everyday trade, featured the coat of arms.

20th Century Silver Coins

Independence Coinage (1902–1950s)

  • 1 Peso (1915–1953)
    • Silver Purity: 90%
    • Denomination: 1 Peso
    • Characteristics: Featured portraits of national heroes such as José Martí, with the coat of arms on the reverse.
  • 50 Centavos (1915–1953)
    • Silver Purity: 90%
    • Denomination: 50 Centavos
    • Characteristics: Smaller silver coin, also featuring Cuban national symbols.
  • 20 Centavos (1915–1953)
    • Silver Purity: 90%
    • Denomination: 20 Centavos
    • Characteristics: Featured José Martí and used primarily for mid-sized transactions.

Later Coinage (1950s–1960s)

  • 1 Peso (1953)
    • Silver Purity: 72%
    • Denomination: 1 Peso
    • Characteristics: Celebrated Cuban independence and Martí's birth centenary, used less frequently after the Cuban Revolution.
  • 50 Centavos (1953)
    • Silver Purity: 72%
    • Denomination: 50 Centavos
    • Characteristics: Similar design to the 1 Peso but smaller in size, commonly used in circulation.

Special Commemorative Coins

  • 1 Peso (1953 Martí Centennial)
    • Silver Purity: 90%
    • Denomination: 1 Peso
    • Characteristics: Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of José Martí's birth, featuring his portrait and the Cuban coat of arms on the reverse.

These coins from Cuba offer both historical and numismatic value, with varying degrees of rarity and collector demand depending on the year, design, and condition of each coin.

Use this guide to determine the melt value of Cuba silver coins.