1 Peso 40 Anniversary of FAO
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1985 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Royal palm tree, lobster, and a sugar cane. 40 years FAO logo on right. Event name as curved legend below to right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAO 40 (mixed)
1945-85
40° ANIVERSARIO DE LA FAO
Translation:
FAO 40
1945-1985
40th. Anniversary of FAO
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cuba adheres to celebration for the 40th. anniversary of FAO.This coin shows a Royal Palm tree, Cuban national tree, a sugar cane plant, the main agricultural production, and a lobster, very important fishing product of the country. Note the FAO 40 years logo, where the "A" is cut, so can be read "FAO", and the "AO" also forms the "40" number.
Interesting fact
The 1985 Cuban 1 Peso coin commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) features a unique design that showcases the country's rich agricultural heritage. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized representation of a farmer and a farmer's wife, surrounded by crops and livestock, highlighting the importance of agriculture in Cuban society. This design was created by the Cuban artist and engraver, Enrique Garcia Cabrera, who was known for his work on various Cuban coins and stamps. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Cuba's commitment to agriculture and sustainability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (40 Anniversary of FAO) 1985 coin.
