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1 Peso Cuban Rock Iguana 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#25422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 49% |
Reverse
Cuban Rock Iguana head on center, event name as curved legend on top, animal name on bottom, mintmark and issue date on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEFENSA DE LA NATURALEZA
1985
IGUANA
Translation:
Defense of Nature
1985
Iguana
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cuban Rock Iguana was very abundant on the shores and cays of the island, where they swim and dive very well, but currently is in an endangered specie.(Image source: Cubatesoro.com)
Interesting fact
The Cuban Rock Iguana Head coin features an image of a Cuban rock iguana, a species endemic to Cuba, on its obverse side. This coin is unique because it was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, and its design was meant to symbolize the country's commitment to preserving its natural resources and wildlife.
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 (Cuban Rock Iguana Head) 1985 coin.
