1 Peso 1988, 100th Anniversary of the Birth of José Raúl Capablanca /during a game/ [Cuba]

Coins-America

Country: Cuba
Shape: Round
Weight: 12 g
Name: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of José Raúl Capablanca /during a game/
Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
Composition: Cu-Ni
Denomination: 1 peso
Currency: Peso
Orientation: Coin alignment
Reference: KM# 179
Diameter: 30 mm

Reverse
In the central part of the reverse, a relief design of José Raúl Capablanca playing chess, facing right. To his right are the years 1888-1988, below which is the mintmark of the Havana mint. In the upper part, along the rim's curve, is the Spanish text: «CENTENARIO DEL NATALICIO», which translates to: «Centenary of the Birth». Along the curve of the lower rim is his name in Spanish: «JOSE RAUL CAPABLANCA».
Obverse
In the central part is the coat of arms of the Republic of Cuba. Above it is the Spanish inscription: «REPUBLICA DE CUBA», which translates to: «Republic of Cuba». In the lower part, along the curve of the rim, is the inscription in Spanish: «1 PESO» - 1 peso. To the left and right of the coat of arms, along the edge, are two five-pointed stars.