1959 Cuba 100 Pesos – Banco Nacional de Cuba – José Martí Portrait – XF Condition

1959 Cuba 100 Pesos banknote was issued by the Banco Nacional de Cuba during a pivotal moment in Cuban history, immediately following the Cuban Revolution. Notes from this series represent the final transition period before sweeping monetary and political changes reshaped the nation.

The obverse features an engraved portrait of José Martí, Cuba’s national hero, poet, and independence leader, framed by ornate security scrollwork. The denomination 100 Pesos is prominently displayed, along with the issuing authority and serial number, printed by the American Bank Note Company.

The reverse displays the Republic of Cuba coat of arms, surrounded by intricate guilloche patterns and bold denomination panels. The rich red design and finely engraved lines reflect the high craftsmanship typical of mid-20th-century Cuban banknotes.

These notes circulated briefly before being replaced, making them popular with collectors of Cuban history, revolutionary-era currency, and Latin American banknotes. Examples with strong detail and intact paper, such as this one, remain in steady demand.

A historically significant piece ideal for collectors of world paper money, Cold War–era currency, or Cuban numismatics.