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5 Centavos Patria o Muerte
| Aluminium (aluminium 97.15%, magnesium 2.5%, manganese 0.35%) | 1.5 g | 21.21 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2016-2020 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 CUP = USD 0.0019 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (aluminium 97.15%, magnesium 2.5%, manganese 0.35%) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.81 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#245848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Face value in Roman numeral in circle over a five-pointed star, motto "Fatherland or Death" as curved legend on top, date on exergue, line of denticles close to rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA O MUERTE
V
• 2017 •
Translation:
Fatherland or Death
V (5)
2017
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin was split from KM# 34 (see link) cause the change of legend is considered a major variation.On 2016 legend was changed from "PATRIA Y LIBERTAD" to "PATRIA O MUERTE", this legend have been changed on 1 and 2 centavos coins on 1983, and on 20 and 40 centavos on 1982, but remained unchanged on 5 centavos value. 2016 coins are not still listed on Krause.
1 cent coins had the same variation and kept same KM#, as variant; therefore, is possible when Krause list this coin be catalogued (relisted) as KM# 34.1 up to 2015, and added as KM# 34.2 from 2016 and on.
UPDATE: For a new "PATRIA O MUERTE" modification the left point of the star points on the left leg of the A
(source: picture taken by Pksaha)
Known variations on year issues:
2017: Thick slightly larger date
(Images courtesy of steffffffan)
UPDATE: On website Numismaster, issues this coin dated 2016 & 2017 were recently listed together with KM# 34. Considering change of legend is a major variation, we assume they did not notice the difference, and only added the new dates. There is not a picture of the coin, and only a drawing of the 1968 issue.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Cuba features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. On one side, the coin features the national emblem of Cuba, which includes a shield with a star, a key, and a bundle of arrows, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The other side features the iconic image of a Cuban revolutionary soldier, with the words "Patria o Muerte" (Homeland or Death) written above him. This design was introduced in 2016 and has been used on all 5 Centavos coins since then.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2019 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2020 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Patria o Muerte) 2016-2020 coin.
