2010 Cuba 500 Pesos P-131a Ignacio Agramonte PMG 64 Choice UNC Rare High Denomination

2010 Cuba 500 Pesos P-131a Ignacio Agramonte PMG 64 Choice UNC Rare High Denomination

Featured here is a 2010 (ND 2016) 500 Pesos banknote from Cuba, issued by the Banco Central de Cuba and graded PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated. Cataloged as Pick# 131a, this high-denomination note is an exceptional example of modern Cuban currency with deep historical symbolism and uncommon circulation rarity.

Authenticity & Certification:

• Issuer: Banco Central de Cuba

• Denomination: 500 Pesos

• Year: 2010 (ND 2016)

• Pick Number: P-131a

• Serial Number: LA-12 607218

• Grade: PMG 64 Choice Uncirculated

• Printer: IDS

• Watermark: C. Sánchez (Carlos Manuel de Céspedes)

This note is certified by PMG, the industry standard in paper money grading, and encapsulated for long-term preservation and assurance of authenticity.

Historical Significance:

The note honors Ignacio Agramonte (1841–1873), a Cuban revolutionary hero and key figure in the Ten Years' War against Spanish colonial rule. Agramonte was an intellectual leader, constitutionalist, and skilled cavalryman, often compared to figures like Bolívar or San Martín for his leadership and sacrifice.

The reverse of the note features a depiction of the Guáimaro Constitutional Assembly of 1869, an important political moment in Cuba’s fight for independence, where a republican government was declared in defiance of Spanish rule. Together, these images symbolize Cuba’s enduring spirit of resistance and patriotism.

Design & Features:

Obverse:

• Portrait of Ignacio Agramonte, finely engraved in violet-brown tones.

• Red serial numbers and bold red denomination “QUINIENTOS PESOS”.

• Textured underprint with intricate geometric and guilloche patterns.

• Watermark area on the left with C. Sánchez watermark.

• Security features include microprinting, latent images, and high-resolution intaglio printing.

• Denomination: 500 in each corner.

Reverse:

• Full vignette of the Asamblea Constituyente de Guáimaro, showing revolutionary delegates gathered around a table.

• National flags and revolutionary portraits flank the background.

• Green monochrome printing with ornate framing and dual “500” denomination marks.

Collector’s Value:

Cuban banknotes in high denominations like this 500 Pesos issue are rarely seen in certified Choice Uncirculated condition. With political and logistical restrictions limiting the flow of Cuban currency to international collectors, PMG-certified notes—especially with strong eye appeal and historical depth—are rising in global demand. The note’s commemoration of Ignacio Agramonte and the Guáimaro Assembly makes it especially desirable to collectors of Latin American and revolutionary currency, as well as those focused on national heroes and constitutional moments.