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10 Pesos Solenodon Cubano
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2005 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#132965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cuban solenodon on a branch, mintmark and issue date above to right, animal name on curved legend on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2005
Solenodon cubanus
Translation:
2005
Cuban Solenodon
Comment
The Cuban Solenodon, known locally as "Almiqui", is an antique mammal, one of the few who has poisonous saliva, it is lethal even for same species, and possible is used as defence and to manage big victims, like frogs. Solenodon is mainly insectivore, but when possible, eats bigger animals.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Solenodon Cubano) 2005 coin from Cuba features a unique design, showcasing the Solenodon Cubano, a species of venomous mammal endemic to Cuba. This coin is part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by the Central Bank of Cuba to promote the country's unique wildlife and natural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Solenodon Cubano) 2005 coin.
