1 pesos 1956 — Cuba ( Pick: 87a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 pesos issued in Cuba in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 87a. The note features a design with black ink on a blue underprint on the front, while the back is printed in blue.
This note is printed on paper and measures 130 x 56 mm. It bears the signatures of JMS (Joaquín Martínez Sáenz, President of the Banco Nacional de Cuba, 1953-1958) and JGR (Justo García Rainery, Minister of Finance, 1956-1958). The printing office responsible for this issue is TDLR.
The amount produced is not specified. The Banco Nacional de Cuba played a central role in banknote issuance following its establishment on October 1, 1939.
This note is printed on paper and measures 130 x 56 mm. It bears the signatures of JMS (Joaquín Martínez Sáenz, President of the Banco Nacional de Cuba, 1953-1958) and JGR (Justo García Rainery, Minister of Finance, 1956-1958). The printing office responsible for this issue is TDLR.
The amount produced is not specified. The Banco Nacional de Cuba played a central role in banknote issuance following its establishment on October 1, 1939.
Specifications
- Signed by
- JMS (Joaquín Martínez Sáenz, President of the Banco Nacional de Cuba, 1953-1958); JGR (Justo García Rainery, Minister of Finance, 1956-1958)
- Date of issue
- 1956
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on blue underprint on the face; blue on the back
- Dimensions
- 130 x 56 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 87a
About this banknote
The Banco Nacional de Cuba issued this 1 peso banknote in 1956. It was part of a series introduced to update the currency under President Joaquín Martínez Sáenz's administration at the bank from 1953 to 1958. This series was signed by Joaquín Martínez Sáenz and Justo García Rainery, marking a significant phase in Cuban numismatic history.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of José Martí and the José Martí Memorial, capturing important national symbols. The reverse displays a sugar cane worker and an industrial scene, framed by the Cuban coat of arms. The note was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, using paper with dimensions of 130 x 56 mm.
