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1 Peso Cuban Parrot
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#38877 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 59% |
Reverse
Cuban Amazon Parrot on center, event name as curved legend on top, animal name on bottom, mintmark and issue date on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEFENSA DE LA NATURALEZA
1985
COTORRA
Translation:
Defense of Nature
1985
Parrot
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cuban Amazon Parrot is very common on the all the Cuban islands, this is why the first Spaniards reaching Cuba named "Island of the parrots" to Pine Island.Interesting fact
The 1985 Cuban Parrot coin features a unique design, showcasing a beautiful parrot perched on a branch, surrounded by lush greenery. The coin's obverse side features the national emblem of Cuba, while the reverse side features the parrot design. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It's made of copper-nickel, a common metal composition for coins, 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 Parrot) 1985 coin.
