What is the currency of Cuba?

The Cuban Convertible Peso is the currency of Cuba. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Cuban Convertible Peso exchange rate is the CUC to USD rate. The currency code for Convertible Pesos is CUC, and the currency symbol is $. Below, you'll find Cuban Convertible Peso rates and a currency converter.

Do Cubans use CUC?

Yes, in general, those who come to visit Cuba use the CUC, but you should know that if you wish, you could also use the national currency to exchange, which is done at the exchange houses, also known as CADECA. If you have CUC and need pesos, the change will be 1 CUC for 24 Cuban pesos.

What is a Cuban peso?

From 1994 to 2020 the Cuban peso co-circulated with the Cuban convertible peso (ISO 4217 code "CUC"; colloquially pronounced "kook" in contrast to the CUP, often pronounced "koop"), which was convertible to and fixed against the U.S. dollar, and which was generally available to the public at a rate of US$1 = CUC 1 = CUP 25.

What is a CUC coin?

These CUC coins co-circulated with CUP coins, with both types of coin distinguishable by differences in their color (mostly nickel-plated steel for CUCs, versus aluminum or brass for CUPs) as well as the octagonal shape visible in the outer round rim of all CUC coins.