The 1 Peso 2017 banknote was issued by the Banco Central de Cuba as part of the modern Cuban peso series featuring national heroes and cultural symbols.
The obverse features a portrait of José Martí (1853–1895), the national hero, poet, and revolutionary leader, accompanied by intricate guilloché patterns and the denomination in numerals and words.
The reverse depicts the University of Havana, symbolizing Cuba’s educational heritage, along with additional national motifs and subtle security patterns.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a watermark of José Martí, a security thread, and microprinting for anti-counterfeiting.
Dimensions: 156 × 65 mm.
Obverse
Black and olive green. Portrait of Jose Marti at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE CUBA
1
PESO
ANO 2008
JOSE MARTI
Translation: Central Bank of Cuba
Reverse
Illustration of Fidel Castro and victory parade.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1 PESO
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
ENTRADA A LA HABANA 8 DE ENERO DE 1959
Translation:
Republic of Cuba
Entrance to Havana 8th January 1959
Watermark
Célia Sánchez Manduley
© Griffin S (CC BY-NC)
Signatures
| Francisco Soberón Valdés (FSV) | President of Central Bank of Cuba |  |
| Ernesto Medina Villaveirán (EMV) | President of Central Bank of Cuba |  |
| Marta Sabina Wilson González (MSWG) | Minister President of Central Bank of Cuba |  |
Comments
Similar to P#121. Series prefix in red.
UV activity:
Features
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central de Cuba) |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2006-2017 |
| Value | 1 Peso 1 CUP = GBP 0.029 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 148 × 69 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
