The 3 Pesos 2005 banknote was issued by the Banco Central de Cuba as part of a commemorative series honoring Ernesto “Che” Guevara (1928–1967), revolutionary leader and iconic figure of Cuban history.
The obverse features a detailed portrait of Che Guevara, surrounded by intricate guilloché patterns and the denomination in numerals and words.
The reverse depicts a Cuban revolutionary scene and symbolic imagery reflecting Che Guevara’s role in the Cuban Revolution, including national motifs and ornamental designs.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a watermark, security thread, and fine-line microprinting.
Dimensions: 156 × 65 mm.
Obverse
Brown on tan underprint. Portrait of Ernesto “Che” Guevara at right. logo of the central bank of Cuba at center upper left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE CUBA
3
PESOS
ANO 2004
ERNESTO GUEVARA
Translation: Central Bank of Cuba
Reverse
Che Guevara volunteering on a sugar cane plantation
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
3
PESOS
CHE – PRECURSOR DEL TRABAJO VOLUNTARIO
Translation:
Republic of Cuba
Che – precursor of volunteer work
Watermark
Célia Sánchez Manduley
© Griffin S (CC BY-NC)
Signature
Francisco Soberón Valdés (FSV), President of Central Bank of Cuba
Printer
Impresos de Seguridad, Havana, Cuba
Comments
There is a security thread present on this banknote, it is only visible under a backlight, inscription “PATRIA O MUERTE” repeated throughout:
© Kiet Tran
UV activity on a 2004 note, at 365nm:
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Cuba (Banco Central de Cuba) |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2004-2006 |
| Value | 3 Pesos 3 CUP = GBP 0.09 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 150 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
