1 Peso Orchid
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#39731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Orchid. Event name as curved legend on top, flower name on bottom, date on left, and mintmark on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLORA CUBANA
1981
ORQUIDEA
Translation:
Cuban Flora
1981
Orchid
Edge
Plain
Comment
The beautiful orchids are typical of the region, and being a tropical country, mariposas, orquídeas y azahar (butterfly flower, orchids and orange blossoms) are often seen on the island landscape.(Source: www.ecured.cu)
Templates used for dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 1981 Cuba 1 Peso (Orchid) non-circulating coin made of Copper-nickel is interesting because it features a unique design of an orchid, which is not commonly seen on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Orchid) 1981 coin.
