© Emiliano Micalizzi
© Emiliano Micalizzi
1 Peso Cuban Crocodile
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| 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 | 1981 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14164 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
2 Cuban Crocodiles, date above, circular legends: series on top, animal name on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
COCODRILO
Translation:
Cuban Fauna
1981
Crocodile
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Cuban Crocodile is one of the smallest species on the crocodile genre; usually is less than 3.5m long (Nile and Sea Crocodiles can reach 7 m.) and his habitat is small; currently most of them live at Cienaga de Zapata natural reserve. Also is the most "terrestrial" with longer legs, owing to the lack of mammal predators in the island. His diet is based on small mammals and birds from firm ground, but still hunts fishes and other acuatic animals.(source: personal picture adanieluy)
Templates for dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 1981 Cuban Crocodile 1 Peso coin features a unique design, showcasing a crocodile on the obverse (front side) and the Cuban coat of arms on the reverse (back side).
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Cuban Crocodile) 1981 coin.
