© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
1 Peso Cuban Crocodile head
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#10189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Cuban Crocodile head 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.