Cuba Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.75 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peso | 1 | 1915 - 1953 | .900 | 26.73 | 24.06 | .7734 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 10 | 1915 - 1952 | .900 | 2.5 | 2.25 | .0723 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 20 | 1915 - 1952 | .900 | 5 | 4.50 | .1447 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 25 | 1953 | .900 | 6.25 | 5.63 | .1808 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 40 | 1915 - 1952 | .900 | 10 | 9.00 | .2894 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 50 | 1953 | .900 | 12.5 | 11.25 | .3617 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
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.
