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CUBAN NUMISMATIC
ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER 4-08
IS A 501(c) 3 ORGANIZATION
(see newsletter 2-07) OCTOBER 2008
Frank Putrow (04)– President
Andres Rodriguez (04) – Vice President Editor – Frank Putrow
Marysol Cayado (04) – Secretary Fxputrow@aol.com Robert Freeman (04)– Treasurer
Board of Directors – Richard Becker (04), Larry Casey (04), Jesus Inguanzo (08), Stan Klein (04), Emilio M. Ortiz (04) and Rudy Valentin (07). Parliamentarian – Larry Casey. Chairman Communications Committee – Stan Klein. Chairman Nomination Committee – Vacant. Chairman Finance Committee - Emilio M. Ortiz. Associate Director/Research – Enrique Cayado
Cuban Numismatic Association is a member of:
American Numismatic Association (ANA) – www.money.org
American Numismatic Society (ANS) – www.numismatics.org
Latin American Paper Money Society (LANSA) – www.lansa.bz
NEWSLETTER INDEX
Page 2 CNA YOUNG NUMISMATIST (YN) ESSAY CONTEST WINNER.
Page 3 QUIZ.
Page 3-4 FROM YOUR TREASURER
Page 5 MEMBER PROFILE.
Page 6 CUBAN COINS HOST UNUSUAL NATIVE SPECIES
Page 7-8 CNA NEWSLETTER ARTICLE INDEX.
Page 8-9 FROM THE KITCHEN.
Page 9-12 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Page 14-15 WANT ADS.
PLAN NOW TO ATTEND
THE 6th ANNUAL CNA MEETING, HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
COIN SHOW –
CNA MEETING –
SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JANUARY 10th.
DETAILS TO FOLLOW.
HURRICANES GUSTAV, HANNA and IKE BESIEGE THE
Most
of us watched in horror as three recent hurricanes assailed
It
has been reported that the Cuban Government refused assistance offered by the
US Government, because of preconditions of the aid.
CNA ESSAY CONTEST WINNER, FOR YOUNG
NUMISMATISTS, IS SELECTED.
Parker Gordon, a 16 year
old junior numismatist from Lipan,
Parker also received a
one ounce silver CNA Commemorative coin/medal, a 1959 100 Cuban peso replica, a
“wooden” 5 centavo (nickel), and a complimentary 2008 membership in the CNA.
Parker is shown above holding the Cuban Numismatic Association Certificate of Excellence, as well as a few of the awards that he received. QUIZ: HOW WILL THE CONFUSING CUBAN “ CONVERTIBLE” PESO ISSUE EVER BE ADDRESSED ? See Page 14.
Members are reminded that their 2008 MEMBERSHIP DUES were
due, effective
If you are not current with your 2007 dues, this is a good opportunity to pay both years and become “paid up”. Members who pay their 2008 dues will receive the newly designed membership card, AND a new Cuban Five Centavo “wooden nickel”.
The regular annual membership fee of $10 ($5 Jr.) may be
paid by check and mailed to Treasurer Bob Freeman at
If you are current with your dues –THANK YOU!!
Dues
to the Association can be deducted on your 1040 tax form in certain
circumstances.
CNA members, who pay dues and receive the newsletter by email, are considered
members making charitable donations to the club, and the Association dues are
deductible on their 1040 tax form.
Those members, who pay dues, but request that newsletters be mailed to them,
should assume they get value for their donations and therefore should not
consider Association dues as deductible charitable donations.
From Your CNA Treasurer:
As many of you know, the Cuban Numismatic Association is a
recognized 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Because we are a recognized non
profit organization by the United States Internal Revenue Service, we are
eligible to receive charitable donations to the benefit of the donors. However,
this also means we have to follow all the applicable tax laws. The Cuban
Numismatic Association is nationally registered as a non profit business with
the United States Internal Revenue Service, and the Association is also
separately registered as a non profit business with the State of
Every other year, the membership
elects the Association’s Officers and Directors for two years. The next
election is in 2010. I encourage each member to run for an Office or to be a
Director. The
Officers of the Association; President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer
run the day-to-day operations with the help of the Association members. We also
have volunteer members who contribute to the newsletter, publish the
newsletter, answer questions about Cuban numismatics, and administer the CNA website,
WWW.CUBANUMIS.COM. Members are encouraged to write articles for
the quarterly newsletter about your Cuban numismatics specialty.
The Association has a 9-member
Board of Directors who oversee the Association operations at a once-a-year
meeting held in
On occasions, I also provide
articles for publication in our CNA newsletter.
This is a short tutorial on State
of
Even though the Association is a non
profit business, it is still possible that the Association may
have to pay federal (
$1,000 in income from items we sold such
as t-shirts, books and coffee, we would be operating
as a for-profit business and would have
to pay federal income tax on our income for the year.
Since the Association operates within the
allowable rules set out by the IRS, and has not
operated as a for-profit business, no
federal income taxes have ever been paid by the
Association. However, the Association did
have to register with the IRS and pay a registration
fee to enjoy our non profit privileges.
Tax might also be owed to the State of
is a non profit business operating in the
State of
the Association has also registered with
the State of
based on our sales, but not our profits.
In addition, sales taxes in
and every qualifying sale! For a non
profit organization, the key to avoiding
to avoid qualifying sales.
Our Association would avoid paying
dues and donations, and if, the only
sales the Association held were two one-day sales a year. For
the most part, that is all the
Association does. We collect dues and donations in addition to
holding an annual sale (auction) once at
year at the annual meeting in
2006, the Association had commemorative
coins produced and sold these coins to its members.
Since the sale involved goods purchased
for resale, and we sold these coins throughout the year,
the Association operated as a business
with qualifying sales, and thus, owed sales taxes to the
State of
In reflection, there were 3 exclusions we
could have used to avoid
1) We could have sold all the items only
at our annual meeting, or at any other single time.
2) We could have qualified the coins as
3) To qualify for bulk sales of bullion
in
lots.
In 2006, the Board of Director’s
decided to sell commemorative coins in a run of 200 in small
lots. That way, each of the members,
and the Public at large could enjoy the founding of the
Association on
commemorative coin/medal sales which
were delivered in the State of
In summary: as a non profit
organization, it is important to check to see if one needs to
register with the Internal Revenue
Service and with the taxing authority in your State. Research the tax rules and
laws carefully so taxes will be minimized. Avoiding taxes is not illegal;
evading taxes that are due, is illegal. Operating funds in a small organization
are hard to come by, so one must be diligent. The CNA Florida sales tax
liability on the silver commemoratives totaled $217.50. In spite of this tax,
the commemorative coin project did not lose money, and provided many members
with
a memorial medal/coin of the CNA
development.
See you at the FUN in
Bob Freeman, Treasurer, Cuban Numismatic
Association
MEMBER PROFILE
Since the membership of CNA is so diverse, and separated geographically, it may be feasibly impossible for our members to meet and get to know one another. This section will highlight a member, or members, in each newsletter, providing a brief background of the person(s), so the membership may know a little about the person(s). It will be 100% voluntary. The officers and board members were first to provide their background, followed by the charter, then the regular members.
The CNA is privileged is have members of various ethnic, economic, political, and educational backgrounds. Among the mix are: business executives, lawyers, medical doctors, and PhD’s in religion, education, science, and government. The core of the CNA remains the “average” person, with numismatic interests, but it is interesting to know that such a variety of collectors are on our membership rolls, such as:
Rolando J. Piernes
Alfonso – CNA Charter Member since 2004.
Rolando and his wife, Carmen V. Menedez – Piernes, have both been bestowed the titles of HONORARY CONSUL GENERAL OF THAILAND (June 1988). In their particular cases, this honor appears to be well earned. The government and political background of the Honorable Rolando J. Piernes is extraordinary.
He is an American citizen and lives in Puerto Rico (PR). He has a degree in Diplomatic and Consular Law, a MBA, and a PHD in Education. He is the past owner of a security equipment company. He is a retired Lt. Col. of the PR National Guard.
He served on the PR Consular Corps, elected Dean on two occasions, and still serves as an advisor.
He serves on numerous scientific, educational, and cultural academies, and organizations.
He is a Knight, or Knight Commander, in Orders of the
He has received many other awards for his contributions to various countries.
He is a member of the Numismatic Association of PR, and our
CNA. Needless to say, his interests include government medals and documents.
LANSA HOLDS AUCTION ON CURRENCY
LANSA (Latin
American Paper Money Society) is currently holding an auction for paper money.
Cuban notes are listed (#264-300). Bidders must be members of LANSA. View the
notes at www.lansa.bz
Bids should be
sent to Mike Morgan at morganmikejohn@yahoo.com
NGC is introducing a new generation of the NGC
holder, incorporating their state-of-the-art EdgeView® design.
The holder will be used for encapsulation of NGC-certified
coins beginning late August 2008. The most visually significant change is the
incorporation of NGC’s EdgeView® design, which suspends a coin within four
prongs, allowing for clear view of the encased coin’s edge. This feature will
be available for nearly all coin types 40mm and smaller.
The newest generation of NGC holder is made from the same
preservation-grade materials as the holder developed by NGC to house the 200
most rare, unique and famous American coins in the Smithsonian’s National
Numismatic Collection. The Smithsonian conducted rigorous materials analysis
and testing to confirm the long-term safety of all of the components used in
the manufacture of these holders, further verifying their inertness and
stability.
Several state-of-the-art anti-counterfeiting features have
been integrated into the holder’s design. These include a high-security label
incorporating microprinting, UV-light responsive watermarking and an embedded
holographic layer. A second hologram is fused to the back of the holder,
developed with new methods that make it virtually impossible to reproduce.
“Our newest holder satisfies NGC’s combined objectives of
exceptional visual display, security and long-term preservation,” comments
Steve Eichenbaum, CEO of NGC. “To achieve this, we relied on technology that
quite simply did not exist when the last generation of our holder was released
in 2001. It is without question the most extensively tested and technologically
advanced coin holder ever created.”
CUBAN COINS HOST
UNUSUAL NATIVE SPECIES
The August 2008 World Coin News contained a most
interesting article, written by Dennis G. Rainey, regarding three native
animals of
The Cuban Solenodon or Almiiqui, commonly
mistaken for a shrew or mole. It is thought that they have existed for 25
million years, but are extremely rare today. They were formerly discovered in
1861 in
The Cuban Cocodrilo or Crocodile is unlike the
American crocodile. It is usually about 10-11 feet, and the record being 16.4
feet. It’s yellow and black color pattern earned it the sometimes used common
name “pearly” crocodile. It’s numbers are estimated to be between 3000 and
6000, and they are found primarily in the Zapata swamp, in SW Las Villas
Province.
The Cuban Gar Fish or Manjuari is the rarest of
all gars. They are an ancient group of fish going back 75 million years. The
Cuban gar is smaller than the American gar. The scales of the gar are similar
to enamel, which were used as plow blade attachments by early settlers. The
Pictures of these three species, as well as many
other animals, can be found in Krause’s Standard Catalog of World Coins.
CNA purges inactive members
Thirty six CNA members were
recently purged from the CNA membership rolls, after multiple attempts to
contact them through email, USPS mail, telephone, and certified mail. Many of
these members were delinquent in membership dues for three years. A few, who
were contacted, requested that they be removed for personal reasons.
Please notify Frank Putrow if
there are any changes to your contact information or desire to remain a member.
CNA NEWSLETTER ARTICLE INDEX
ISSUE/PAGE
DESCRIPTION
4-06/8 1870 Essai
4-07/14 1870 Patterns
1-04/4 1876 5 centavo
4-07/17 1920 Proofs
3-06/7 1869 1000 Peso Revolutionary Bond
2-07/14
1869 Paper Money Issues of
4-07/4 1869 5 Peso Error Note
3-04/3 ABC’s – The story behind the ABC’s
4-07/16 ABC Design
1-04/3
2-07/12 Auction Results of Cuban Coins
3-08/18 Auction Results of Cuban Coins
2-08/9 Banco Espanol De La Isla
De
3-05/6 Barber – Chief Engraver
3-05/10 Brand Collection Auction of 1964
3-05/12 Buyer Beware
4-05/8 Casino Chips
1-08/9 Chronology of the Minting of the First Cuban Coinage
3-04/2 Cobs, Pieces of Eight and Treasure Coins
3-05/2 Commemorative Coins
2-06/11 Commemorative CNA Coin
3-08/12 Counterfeit Coins and Holders
2-04/4 Cuban Coin Adventure
3-05/8 Cuban Coins – A bit pricey
4-08/6 Cuban Coins Host Unusual Native Species
2-04/2 Cuban Market
4-05/12 Cuban Market
4-06/11 Cuban Mint Tour
1-05/3 Currency – Collecting Cuban Currency
1-04/5 Cuban Numismatics – Overview
1-04/6 EBAY – Buying and Selling
1-04/2 Embargo, as it applies to modern collectibles
1-08/7
First Bank Notes of the
1-06/7 First Circulating Currencies
1-05/7 First Strike of Cuban Coins
FROM THE KITCHEN
3-07/13 Flan
4-06/10 Flan Cake
4-07/20 Mojito
4-06/10 Paella
4-08/8 Pressed Cuban-Style Burger
3-08/18 Rice Pudding
1-08/17 Roast Pork
2-08/12 Pork Leg (Stuffed)
1-07/11 Sautéed Fish and Tropical Salsa with Avocado and Greens Salad
2-07/19 Ropa Vieja (Old Rags) with black beans and rice.
2-07/20 Tres Leche Cake
4-08/10 Arroz Con Pollo (Yellow Rice and Chicken)
1-04/8 Grading
3-04/9 Grading 101
3-07/10 Habana Real Hacienda Seal
2-05/6
Keys of
3-04/10 Luster
3-06/9 Medals – Moro Castle (1762)
1-06/8 Monetary
Conversion after
2-04/4
Our Man in
2-07/8 Population Report of NGC and PCGS certified Cuban coins.
3-08/20 Proof – Proof Like – First Strike
2-04/11 Relief – High and Low
3-08/10
1-04/6 Souvenir Peso – 1897
2-04/6 Souvenir Peso – 1897, and 1898 Peso
2-05/5 Trafalgar – A rich Naval history
4-07/8 Tokens – Sugar Estates (Section 1)
1-08/9 Tokens – Sugar Estates (Section 2)
2-08/4 Tokens – Sugar Estates (Section 3)
3-08/5 Tokens – Sugar Estates (Section 4)
2-07/5 Tokens – Military and Post Exchanges
3-06/5 Tokens - Tobacco Plantations
3-07/5 Tokens - Transportation
2-06/6 Treasurer’s Report
4-08/3 Treasurer’s Report
FROM THE KITCHEN – PRESSED CUBAN-STYLE BURGER
INGREDIENTS:
1 pound ground chuck, salt and freshly ground pepper, ½ cup best quality mayonnaise, 3 cloves roasted garlic (pureed), ¼ cup Dijon mustard, 4 hamburger buns, 8 slices thinly sliced Swiss cheese, 4 slices thinly sliced smoked ham, and 2 dill pickles, sliced into ¼ inch thick slices.
PREPARATION:
Form the meat into 4 each ¼
inch thick burgers. Season the meat with salt and pepper on both sides and cook
in a sauté pan over high heat to medium heat, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Combine the mayonnaise and
roasted garlic in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spread
both sides of each bun with mayonnaise and mustard.
Place a slice of cheese on
bottom bun, and place the burger on top of the cheese, then top burger with a
slice of ham, then another slice of cheese, and finally, the pickle slices.
Place the top of the bun over the pickles and cook on a sandwich press, or wrap
the burgers in foil and cook in a hot skillet over high heat with a heavy
skillet placed on top of the burger to press the sandwich. Cook until the
cheese has melted. The bun should be golden brown. Serves 4. ENJOY!!!!
YELLOW RICE AND CHICKEN:
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PREPARATION:
Cut chicken into eight pieces and brown in hot oil.
Remove chicken and saute the onion, parsley, garlic, green pepper in the same
oil. Return the chicken to pan adding the broth, and boil until chicken
begins to soften. Add the wine, salt, saffron, cumin, half the red
peppers, the water from the red peppers and the petit pois. Bring water to a
boil and add the rice. Cook over low heat or in a 400ºF oven for about
30 minutes. While cooking, add small portions of water, as needed, so that
the rice does not dry up. When done, place on serving dish and garnish
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
# 1 AR sent
the following email.
Dear Sirs,
For years I have
found references to a Cuban $10,000 pesos note issued in 1960 portraying
Ignacio Agramonte, but have never been able to find an image of it in any
catalogs or numismatic publications, and I am curious to see what it looked
like.
I was hoping you
would be kind enough to refer me to some website or publication that shows
it or has a picture of it. Or, if by any chance you have access to the
image, if you could please e-mail it to me. I would be very grateful.
Response by three
CNA Officers:
I
believe that the date that you are seeking for the 10,000 pesos would be actually
1950.
Not
too many of the issued notes are known, but it does occasionally comes up as a
specimen or a proof pair.
An
image of a specimen is available at the website listed below. It recently
had a hammer price of $9,000, so it is nearly back to being on par with the
dollar, or has surpassed it, once auction fees have been added.
http:/www.LKCAWorldPaperMoney.com/ShowAuctionDetails.Asp?Auction_ID=7454
Thanks
for your interest and I hope that this helps,
Larry
Casey, CNA Charter member and Parliamentarian.
Hi
fellows,
Larry conveyed good and correct info. While Krause reports
only two known issued notes, my guess is that there are about
TEN of them in existence.
There are also some Uniface Color Printer's Proofs of both Obverse and
Reverse, as well as a Black & White Printer's Proof mounted on
Cardboard.
In addition, there are the Ignacio Agramonte Vignettes, a Series of
Progressive Black & White Proofs No. 1 thru No. 5, with the name of the
engraver signed "Yah NHOJ" which is the retrograde for his name
"John Hay".
Emilio M. Ortiz, CNA Director.
I might as well
jump in on this also. I agree with Emilio, that all of the necessary
information has been passed on. I purchased one of the specimens when they were
offered several years ago at about 20% of what the present auction records
indicate. There are very few known issued notes out there. About 25 years ago,
when I was much less knowledgeable about the rarity of this note, I was offered
a well circulated one with "teller markings" (crayon numbers) on the
face. I did not buy it since I wanted perfection and decided to wait. Oh well
!!!
Dick Becker, CNA Director.
#2 JA sent the following email: Dear Mr. Putrow,
I
wonder if you can tell me what the following notes might be worth. Thank you for your help.
2 1000 Cuban notes from series 1950
1 100 peso note series1959
1 50 peso note series 1958
1 50 peso note series 1959
1 20 peso note series 1949
2 20 peso note series 1958
1 10 peso note series 1949
1 10 peso note series 1956
8 5 peso notes series 1958
1 5 peso note series 1960
Response by Larry Casey, CNA Parliamentarian and Charter Member.
I
must apologize for my delay. I normally handle requests sent my way more
rapidly, but
the
schedule has been hectic recently. I have been giving consideration to your
inquiry.
We
have a list of notes to consider for values. This is actually fairly difficult
without
seeing
them, or knowing their conditions. For instance, the 1000 pesos has a
catalog
value of $70 in uncirculated condition, $20 in very fine and but $5 heavily
circulated.
And
it is the 1000 pesos which would be of the greatest value from your list,
unless any
of
the 1958 5 peso notes are replacements (small cross instead of a prefix letter
starting
the
serial number). This would be even more important with 1956 10 pesos note.
Special
serial numbers like low numbers for instance can also increase the value of
particular
notes
beyond catalog values, as well. Most common is the 1959 100 pesos from the list
and the rest are fairly available on the collectors market, and would all have
catalog values between $20-$35 each in a highly collectible condition.
I
hope that this helps. I wish that I were telling you that your retirement was
solidly set but I would
certainly
accept a redirect for further considerations should you notice something that
may
fit
in with some of my above mentioned special criteria. If nothing else, you have
a fairly nice
collection
of many of Cuban banknote varieties from the 1950s.
#3. D sent the following email:
Dear editor,
Can
you provide me with any information on the 1834 Isabel II Proclamation; value,
worth, etc.?
Response by Enrique
Cayado, CNA Associate Director/Research, and Charter Member.
This HABANA
medal was struck in 3 metals; gold, silver and tin, and is 21mm in size. It is
a Proclamation medal, I think silver, which I have often seen. They sell
for about $100 to $200. This one appears to be in better than average state of
preservation. Tin and gold are not as common, and they would command a better
price.
Some
catalog references are:
Herrera 98,
45
I have not
found any literature with information as to number of pieces manufactured.
#4. B.S. sent the following email:
Dear
Sir:
I
am a retired former collector, former
member of LANSA and life member and
onetime director of IBNS. Recently, I have been
assembling albums of color images of paper
money of a few selected countries, including
Cuba, and I have a few
questions. I have images of all these
"Foreign Exchange Certificates," series "A1,
B1, B2, C2," etc. etc., all with Friedberg
numbers, all without dates, all said to be from
"1985". But, I can find no information about when or why (or
even whether) they were issued, or circulated, or were withdrawn
or recalled. It appears that they
are not considered to be in the same
category as the 1994 ff. Pesos Convertibles, about which
I have found some information. Can you tell me
anything about these "notes"?
Response by Larry Casey, CNA
Parliamentarian and Charter Member.
It
is funny how many inquiries the CNA gets on the Foreign
Exchange Certificates. They comprise the highest percentage of inquiries
forwarded to me for reply. It is perhaps time for me to dig out my material and
pen an article on them.
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From a recent EBay auction (1985
Cuban convertible pesos. EBay (item 300230486440. End time Jun-08-08 09:45:46
PDT)); Type A: By resident personal of the Socialist Countries in Type B: By tourist in exchange in the airport, hotels
and banks for the foreign money, that was not permitted to circulate inside Type C: Cubans with special conditions and permanent resident
foreigners. Type D: Temporal resident foreign students. |
This
is roughly my understanding except for perhaps the C series for Cubans with
special conditions. I believe that one series was for Cubans abroad, but that
didn't work so well.
I
also have questions on these.
American
Express Travelers checks work here and abroad, Students can even use them.
Four
series couldn't possibly have been needed, and then there were two series each
of the C & D series; some of which I have never seen; some of which were
always listed as reported, but not confirmed in the Krause Standard Catalog of
World Paper Money.
My
last issue would be that the Standard Catalog lists some pictures as specimens.
There was once a seller’s website that had many pictured in his listings, but
none actually available. I have been offered only one by auction, that I purchased
with little competition or winning fee.
I
am sorry to throw out as many questions, instead of answers, but we are talking
about a very confusing modern element in Cuban banking!
I
hope that this helps some, but I would welcome redirect and will try to be back
to you if I can find the additional information provided to me from a friend
and fellow collector in
EDITORS
NOTE: The Cuban Mint, in partnership with the
#5. M.S. sent the following email.
Excuse
my English, because I am French. I have some Cuban commemorative silver coins;
10
Pesos 2005 KM #810 to KM #818. In Krause World Coins 2008, mintages was 50pcs
to 150pcs only! I received yesterday new catalog 2009 and mintage is 2,000 to
5,000! Big difference!
I
can't find these coins in Casa de la Moneda de
Thanks
for your help.
Hello
M.S,
Thank
you for the email regarding the mintage of specific coins.
Since
1977, the Cuban Government has been minting their coins. Input to Krause's
Catalog of World Coins was very spotty, provided primarily by a Canadian coin
dealer, who has since moved to
In
2006, the Cuban Numismatic Association became a liaison for the Cuban Mint and
Krause. Arrangements were made for the Cuban Mint to start sending digital images
to Krause on a regular basis, thereby making updates to the Catalog of World
Coins (CWC) easier. In 2007, many images and specifications were sent from
the Cuban Mint to Krause, and the catalog has added/corrected considerable
Cuban images, as well as specifics, including mintage quantities.
I
cannot state absolutely that the 2009 mintage quantities are correct, but I can
state that the Cuban Mint is very interested to make the CWC as accurate as
possible.
Frank
Putrow, Editor.
#6. W. sent the
following email.
Dear
Sirs,
I am a collector from
I would like to know what is a reasonable price for a half provisional peso
from 1870 in copper in an excellent condition!
Thank you for reply!
Response by Enrique Cayado,
CNA Associate Director/Research, and Charter Member.
It
is a rare coin and I have not seen one come up at any recent auctions. A price
below $2.5K or over $6K US would surprise me.
I advise professional third party grading (NGC/PCGS). A grade over 64 would make it a "best
coin" and significantly enhance
value.
These coins are frequently lacquered and/or show minor corrosion. A
"raw" coin (not graded) would be suspect and tend to price at the
lower end.
Note:
The 1870 Peso grades as copper, however there is tin in the alloy.
BOOK on Cuban Casino Chips being written
Dr. Luis Alvarez, charter member of the CNA, is currently working on his lifelong goal – A book of Cuban Casino Chips. He intends to include the intrigue of the Cuban Casinos, ownership, government involvement, criminal element, etc. He will also include currency and coinage of the periods, as well as tokens, etc. Dr. Alvarez cannot state the estimated completion date, only that he is currently very engaged in this task. This could be a major contribution to the Cuban Numismatic community.
OBITUARY
The CNA has
members throughout the
Stowell, (ret. Brig. General) Millard N. # 088. CNA
member since February, 2007
Millard passed away on
His love of numismatics
included
CNA Website
Our webmaster, Stan Klein, needs the specific details of ANY problems that you might be having in these categories. PLEASE email your editor at Fxputrow@aol.com the specific problems you may be having at this time. I will condense and submit the problems to Stan for resolution.
In the meantime, here are some helpful hints that may improve any problems you may have.
1. A problem is that some ISP providers, such as AOL, retain the Pages of Websites on your computer in the internet cache, to speed up transmission. If you are an AOL subscriber, “REFRESH” your explorer connection by hitting “F5” key while you are on the page that does not appear to be current. Make sure that you are using the latest version of AOL, which is 9.0
2. Install Adobe Acrobat, including Adobe Reader 7.0. It is a free download, and available at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
NOTE: Stan has also made two enhancements on our CNA websites that are especially useful to EBay users.
A. Access the CNA website at www.cubanumis.com, then AUCTIONS.
There are three options to access EBay by three categories (coins, paper, medals…).
Try it!
B. If you are a seller on EBay, access AUCTIONS, and follow the instructions to place
the special coded message in the body of your listing. An interested reader of your
listing will have a simple access to the CNA website from your listing. For an
example, check out EBay item # 320062527010.
WANT ADS
For
1. Cuban NGC and PCGS certified “pre revolution centavos and pesos. Contact
Frank Putrow at Fxputrow@aol.com or 727 5317337.
2. Cuban
Pacification
medal and ribbon are in excellent condition. The obverse has the Cuban shield
flanked by two soldiers at an “at ease” position. Asking $149.00, plus $3.50 for
shipping. Also have many other “condecoration” items for sale, including
Military decorations, medals of honor, etc. Contact Rudy Valentin at
Numisrev@msn.com. 070107
3. Cuban VF – AU centavos (1c to 40c) for sale. 75% of Krause list. Many to
choose from. Guaranteed satisfaction. Contact Jesus Inguanzo at
Guardafango@yahoo.com or 305 2237200. 070107
4.
9756114 (weekends). J. Crespo CNA #54.
5. Cuban Collectibles N Things. http://stores.ebay.com/cubancollectiblesnthings
Free S&H to all CNA members. Sarita 070107
Wanted
1. Modest collector desires Cuban coins with ships highlighted on obverse. Contact
Bob Freeman at rafre5@hotmail.com 070707
2. Modern Cuban
Exchange, Visitor and minted coinage:
Paper Issue, 1995 Marti 1 Peso.
Krause 114 (Specimen). Peso coin, INTUR 1989, Krause 580. Five Centavo
coin, CUC type, 2006, Krause 575.2.
Twenty five Centavo coin, CUC type, 2007, Krause 577.2. Fifty Centavo coin, CUC type, Krause 578. All 2008 paper and coin issues; CUC
type and regular business strikes. Contact Angel
Giannotti at agiannotti@gmail.com. 093008
3. English
version of
condition. Please contact G. Graham at BBQ_n_Blues@webtv.net. 070107
4. 1937 ABC Peso and Gold 1915 4 Peso in VF-XF condition with no problems.
Contact Tom Galway at tpgalway1@charter.net
.
For
Trade
1. Trade your UNC. Cuban 1898 peso, 1877 Cuban Pattern, or rare early Cuban
silver coins for my Cuban doubles, including rare proofs to high grades. I will
also purchase. Contact Carl at Carlme@earthlink.net or 282 6279443. 070107
Other
1. Selling and buying all Cuban coins, medals and tokens. George Manz Coins,
www.georgemanzcoins.com or email George@georgemanzcoins.com in
2. Colin Bruce II, CNA member, is looking for reference information on Cuban
Military Medals, including Modern issues. Contact Colin at
Colin.Bruce@fwpubs.com 070107
APPLICATIONS FOR CNA MEMBERSHIP ARE AVAILABLE AT www.cubanumis.com or by CONTACTING FRANK
PUTROW AT Fxputrow@aol.com or
727-5317337.
IF YOU ARE CURRENT WITH YOUR CNA DUES, AND HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR NEW
LAMINATED MEMBERSHIP CARD, AND/OR
YOUR “WOODIE” 5 CENTAVO NICKEL, PLEASE CONTACT FRANK PUTROW AT THE
ABOVE INFORMATION.