5 Centavos (INTUR) 1981 front 5 Centavos (INTUR) 1981 back
5 Centavos (INTUR) 1981 photo
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5 Centavos INTUR

1981 year
Copper-nickel 3.5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1981
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
INTUR (visitor's coinage, 1981-1989)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 October 2001
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#11477
Rarity index
12%

Reverse

Logo of the National Institute of Tourism ("INTUR") featuring a Real Palmtree; with face value in words on bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INTUR
CINCO CENTAVOS

Translation:
INTUR
Five Cents

Edge

Plain

Comment

Polymite is a very common snail in Cuba, considered as the most beautiful shell owing to the different colours and designs they have.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from Cuba, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 3.5 grams, has an interesting fact. It's that the coin's design features the national emblem of Cuba, which includes a shield with a star, a key, and a bundle of arrows, symbolizing the country's independence and struggle for freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  - - - - - -

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