Cuba, 1961, Revolution Anniversary, Che Guevara

Name: Cuba, 1961, Revolution Anniversary, Che Guevara
Brand: Cuba

Cuba · 1961 · 3c

This stamp commemorates the second anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. It features a portrait of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, a major figure in the revolution, alongside the Cuban flag. The design is simple yet powerful, highlighting a key personality of the new government.

Issued just two years after Fidel Castro's rise to power, this stamp was part of a series celebrating the revolution's success and solidifying the images of its leaders in the public consciousness.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Themes

revolutionaries portraits politics anniversaries

Catalog Numbers

scott696

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.