Cuban gold pesos from the First Republic era are highly prized by numismatists for their historical significance and artistic merit. The first gold pesos were minted in 1915 during the presidency of Mario García Menocal, featuring the Cuban coat of arms on the obverse and the face value, date, and bust of Jose Marti on the reverse. These coins contained 90% gold and were produced in denominations of 1, 2, 4, 5, 10, and 20 pesos. Today, 2 Peso Cuba Gold Coins are available from JM Bullion.

Coin Highlights:

• Comes with protective plastic!
• Offered here with random dates and types!
• Varied conditions!
• Contains .1075 Troy oz of actual gold content.
• The face value is 2 Cuban Pesos.
• On the obverse is the national coat of arms.
• The reverse features a portrait of Jose Marti.
• Please note that various years of issue, conditions, and types are possible and coins may match if you buy more than one.

Cuban Gold Pesos were issued primarily in 1915 and 1916, with circulation occurring for roughly two decades. Established after the Spanish-American War ended in 1898, the Republic officially began on May 20, 1902, when the United States transferred sovereignty to the newly formed Cuban government. This period, lasting until Fulgencio Batista’s coup in 1952, saw Cuba struggling to establish true independence while operating under the constraints of the Platt Amendment, which allowed significant U.S. intervention in Cuban affairs.

All 2 Peso Cuba Gold Coins offered here come in protective plastic. This listing features 90% gold coin, with the balance of the metallic alloy consisting of copper. The coins offered here come with random years of issue, mixed types (BU or proof), and varied conditions. We do not guarantee the year of issue, type, or condition in advance. If you buy more than one, the coins you receive may match or vary.

On the obverse of 2 Peso Cuba Gold Coins, you’ll find the national coat of arms. The Cuban coat of arms features a shield divided into three sections depicting a key, a rising sun over a landscape, and the royal palm. The shield is flanked by an oak branch representing strength and a laurel wreath symbolizing victory, while being crowned by a Phrygian cap representing liberty.

The reverse of 2 Peso Cuba Gold Coins come with a right-profile effigy of Jose Marti. José Martí emerged as the intellectual architect and moral conscience of Cuban independence through his passionate writings, strategic organizing, and personal sacrifice. As a poet, journalist, and revolutionary philosopher, Martí articulated a vision of Cuban nationhood that transcended race and class divisions while firmly opposing both Spanish colonialism and American expansionism.

Please contact JM Bullion if you have any questions when buying gold. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us online, or email us directly.