This exquisite 10 Pesos banknote from Cuba, dated 1985 and designated as PFX4 - B804a, is a remarkable piece of currency history. Graded Unc, this note features a vibrant color palette of red, orange, and brown. The front showcases the Banco Nacional de Cuba seal, adorned with a star, shield, and laurel wreath, complemented by a distinctive zig-zag underprint pattern radiating from the center and a prominent 'A' in a circle. The reverse side presents the Castillo Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Jagua, a historic stone fortress located in Cienfuegos, dating back to circa 1742. Notably, this banknote lacks a security thread and watermark, and it was printed by Státní Tiskárna Cenin. Measuring 135 x 62 mm, this note is crafted from high-quality paper. The 1985 Series A exchange certificates were designed for use by nationals from socialist countries, with a conversion rate of 1 peso to 0.90 rubles, making this note a significant artifact of its time.
SCWPM.#PFX4 - TBB.#BFX804a - Date: ND (1985)
Grade: Unc - No signature - Prefix: CD
Description: Colour: Red, orange, and brown. - Front: Spanish text; Banco Nacional de Cuba seal with star, shield, and laurels in circle; zig-zag underprint pattern radiating from center; large A in circle. - Back: Spanish text; Castillo Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Jagua (Castle of Our Lady of the Angels of Jagua), stone fortress in Cienfuegos circa 1742.
No security thread. - Watermark: None. - Printer: (Státní Tiskárna Cenin). - Size: 135 x 62 mm. - Material: Paper.
General information: 1985 Series A Issues
Series A exchange certificates were intended for use by nationals from socialist countries with a rate of 1 peso = 0.90 rubles. The notes share a common design on front with the bank seal at left, the denomination at center, and the series letter at right. - The back of each denomination depicts a different castle or fortress in Cuba. - The first Series A, B, C, and D exchange certificates are confirmed printed without imprint by Statni Tiskarna Cenin in Prague, Czechoslovakia (Czech Republic since 1 January 1993). - It’s believed that the second Series C and D exchange certificates were printed without imprint by Impresos de Seguridad in Havana, Cuba.
Source: The Banknotebook
| Title | 10 Pesos - 1985 - PFX4 - B804a - Unc |
|---|---|
| Brand | CUBA |
| Category | Cuba |
| SKU | BFX.804a |
| Condition | new |
| MPN | BFX.804a |
