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1 Peso Emerald Hummingbird
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#14165 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
2 Emerald Hummingbirds flying, date on left, circular legends: series on top, animal name on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
COLIBRI
Translation:
Cuban Fauna
1981
Emerald Hummingbird
Edge
Plain
Comment
Colibri (Emerald Hummingbird) is one of many species of hummingbirds in the island, and one of the most commons.(source: upload.wikimedia.org)
Templates for dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 1981 Cuban Emerald Hummingbird 1 Peso coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich biodiversity, with an image of the Emerald Hummingbird (Amazilia viridifrons) on the obverse, and the coin's denomination and country name on the reverse. This coin is not only visually striking but also has a special significance for collectors, as it was minted in limited quantities and is considered a rare and valuable addition to any collection.
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 (Emerald Hummingbird) 1981 coin.
