2023 Cuba 1000 Pesos PMG 64 EPQ P-132c Choice Uncirculated Julio Antonio Mella

2023 Cuba 1000 Pesos PMG 64 EPQ P-132c Choice Uncirculated Julio Antonio Mella

Offered is a 2023 Cuba 1000 Pesos banknote, certified PMG 64 EPQ Choice Uncirculated, catalogued as Pick #132c. Printed by IDS, this modern Cuban issue combines strong national symbolism with contemporary security features.

The obverse features a detailed portrait of Julio Antonio Mella (1903–1929), an important Cuban revolutionary and founder of the Cuban Communist Party. Mella is remembered for his intellectual leadership and his role in shaping Cuba’s early revolutionary movement. A watermark of J.A. Mella further enhances the note’s authenticity and security.

The reverse presents the Universidad de La Habana (University of Havana), Cuba’s oldest and most prestigious institution of higher education, underscoring the country’s dedication to knowledge and progress. The design is enriched with geometric guilloché patterns and fine-line engraving, elements characteristic of modern Cuban paper money.

This note is graded PMG 64 EPQ, indicating a Choice Uncirculated example with Exceptional Paper Quality, offering crisp paper, strong ink detail, and solid margins.

Collector’s Value:
As one of the highest denominations currently circulating in Cuba, the 1000 Pesos note is an important modern issue. In PMG-certified Choice Uncirculated condition with EPQ designation, it appeals to collectors of Caribbean, Latin American, and modern world currency. A superb addition for those seeking both historical and contemporary pieces from Cuba’s evolving monetary system.