Obverse: Design based upon the upper portion of the Cuban coat of arms – the Phrygian cap of Liberty, decorated with a star, resting on a fasces
Reverse: Portrait of José MartÃ, left, Cuban National Hero (1853-1895) with a 5-pointed sparkling star near face; circular legend half top describing conmemorated event, dates on sides
Issuer: Cuba
Period: First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959)
Year: 1953
Denomination: 25 Centavos (0.25 CUP)
Currency: Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition: Silver (.900) (silver 90%, copper 10%)
Weight: 6.25 g
Diameter: 24.25 mm
Thickness: 1.5 mm
References: KM# 27