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10 Centavos INTUR - large "10"
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 4.05 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | INTUR (visitor's coinage, 1981-1989) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 October 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#928 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Logo of the National Institute of Tourism ("INTUR") featuring a Real Palmtree; with face value as numerals on right and in words on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
INTUR
DIEZ CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Comment
Zunzún is the smallest hummingbird in the world, also known as "pájaro mosca" (fly bird), only 63 mm (2 1/2"). Name comes from the sound of their wings when flying.There are about 300 species of hummingbirds at Cuba, and in spite Zunzún is not scarce, is hard to see, cause lives on deep forest, and usually avoids contact with humans.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from Cuba, issued in 1981, features a unique design element - a stylized image of a sugarcane stalk, which is a nod to Cuba's historical reliance on the sugar industry.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos (INTUR - large "10") 1981 coin.
