© BEVI 75
© BEVI 75
1 Peso Manatee and Zapata Rail
2009 year| Copper-nickel | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2009 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2009 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#62726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Manatí (manatee) on top, Gallinuela de Santo Tomas (Zapata Rail) below, curved legend between, animals'names on top and bottom, date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Manatí
FAUNA EN PELIGRO DE EXTINCIÓN
2009
Gallinuela de Santo Tomás
Translation:
Manatee
Endangered Fauna
2009
Zapata Rail
Edge
Plain
Comment
image source; Ecured.cu
Manatí (Manatee) is a big water mammal, that lives in swallow waters, mainly rivers, but also on saltwater coasts; they need regular access to fresh water, to help their metabolism, and need a template habitat, since can't survive under 15º. They are vegetarians, and have no predators out of humans; anyways is suspected orcs occasionally chase them, as being a big, slow animal, is an easy capture for them; but orcs use to live at colder water. Is thought the term "Manati" comes from Taíno language, meaning "with breasts", as females have tits under the flips.
image source: Ecured.cu
Gallinuela de Santo Tomas (Zapata Rail) is a bird of middle size, similar to cranes, only found at Zapata swamp. Has no subspecies, and was never found on other regions.
Both animals are in risk or extinction, mainly owing to losing natural habitats.
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Manatee and Zapata Rail) 2009 coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the country's rich wildlife and natural beauty. The coin's reverse side features an image of a manatee, a large aquatic mammal found in the waters surrounding Cuba, while the obverse side features a Zapata Rail, a species of bird that is native to the island. This coin is a great example of Cuba's commitment to preserving and promoting its natural heritage.
