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1 Peso Cuban Crocodile
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#38879 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Cuban Crocodile on center, event name as curved legend on top, animal name on bottom, mintmark and issue date below image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEFENSA DE LA NATURALEZA
1985
COCODRILO
Translation:
Defense of Nature
1985
Crocodile
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cuban crocodile was very common on all Cuban rivers and lakes, but currently owing to decreasing of population is been breed in Cienaga de Zapata. The crocodile farm placed in that point is a very popular tourist destination, which income helps to maintain and increase the operations of the farm.Cuban crocodiles at Cienaga de Zapata farm.
(picture taken by adanieluy)
Interesting fact
The 1985 Cuban Crocodile 1 Peso coin features a unique design, showcasing a crocodile on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side displays the national emblem of Cuba. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation but rather for collectors. It's made of copper-nickel, a common alloy used in coinage, and weighs 11.3 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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) 1985 coin.
