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5 Centavos
1943 year| Brass (Copper 70%, Zinc 30%) | 4.6 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 CUP = USD 0.0019 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Brass (Copper 70%, Zinc 30%) |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7269 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value in Roman numeral in circle over a five-pointed star, motto "Fatherland and Freedom" as curved legend on top, date in excergue, weight and fineness on sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
V
• 4.6 GR. • 1943 • 300 M •
Translation:
Fatherland and Freedom
V (5)
4.6g 1943 300M
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Plain
Comment
Previously listed as KM#11.2a2,000,000 of this issue was minted in 1943 and 4,000,000 of this issue was minted in 1944.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos 1943 coin from Cuba features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a stylized sugarcane plant, which was a significant crop in Cuba at the time. The coin's designer, Enrique Molina, was a Cuban artist and engraver who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes throughout the country's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1943 coin.
