1959 Cuba 100 Pesos Banco Nacional – Camilo Cienfuegos – Red “CHE” Overprint – Serie de 1959 – VF

1959 Cuba 100 Pesos – Banco Nacional de Cuba – Serie de 1959 – Revolutionary “CHE” Overprint

A historic Cuban Revolutionary-era banknote issued immediately following the 1959 Revolution. This 100 Pesos note features the portrait of Camilo Cienfuegos, one of the most iconic figures of the Cuban Revolution.

Shortly after the revolution, existing banknote stocks were overprinted with the bold red “CHE” seal, referencing Che Guevara in his role as President of the National Bank of Cuba. These transitional overprint notes are highly sought after and represent a pivotal moment in Cuban monetary history.

Key features:

• Portrait of Camilo Cienfuegos
• Red “CHE” revolutionary overprint
• Serie de 1959
• Printed by American Bank Note Company
• Classic red and black engraving
• Cuban national arms on reverse

These notes represent the early consolidation of revolutionary financial authority in Cuba and are among the most collectible 20th century Caribbean political banknotes.

A strong historical piece for:

• Cuban Revolution collectors

• Cold War era currency specialists

• Caribbean banknote collectors

• Political history numismatists