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Name: 50 Years, the Triumph of the Cuban Revolution (Cuba - Russia Joint Issue)
Date of Issue: 19 January 2009

Denomination:
10P.: Ernesto "Che" Guevara and Cuba National Flag

The Cuban Revolution was a revolution that led to the overthrow of the dictatorial government of Cuban President General Fulgencio Batista on January 1, 1959 by the 26th of July movement and other revolutionary organizations. The Cuban Revolution also refers to the ongoing implementation of social and economic programs by the new government since the overthrow of the Batista dictatorship, including the implementation of Marxist policies. More...

Comment: Alberto Korda, he was the photographer who produced this iconic image of Che Guevara, that became a worldwide symbol of revolution and rebellion.