In the halcyon post-revolution days, Che was made Governor of the National Bank, his face appearing on the two peso note. Magnum photographer Rene Burri tells this story about the haphazard creation of Castro's first cabinet. 'One of Castro's aides asked, "Is there an economist in the room?", and, to everyone's surprise, Che stuck up his hand. Because they were all in awe of him, they voted him governor of the bank. It turns out Che had misheard the question. He thought the guy had asked, "Is there a Communist in the room?"'

"Just a Pretty Face?" The Guardian, 11 July 2004