© Jlhare (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Jlhare (CC BY-NC-SA)
5 Peso El Morro - Santiago de Cuba
1984 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Image of castle "El Morro" at Santiago de Cuba, event name as curved legend on top, place name as curved legend on bottom, date below image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CASTILLOS DE CUBA
1984
EL MORRO - STGO. DE CUBA
Translation:
Cuban Castles
1984
El Morro - Santiago de Cuba
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
"El Morro" Fortress, which complete name is Castillo de San Pedro de la Roca (Castle of Saint Peter of the Rock) is a military building, placed on South-eastern point of the entrance to Santiago Bay, was built on 17th. Century to protect the entrance to Santiago harbour.Morro is the name given to a rocky point advancing to sea.
Castle seen from sea Rear view of Castle
(pictures source: www.ecured.cu)
Interesting fact
The 5 Peso (El Morro - Santiago de Cuba) 1984 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the historic Morro Castle, a fortress that was built in the 18th century to protect the city of Santiago de Cuba from pirate attacks. The castle is depicted on the coin in great detail, with its distinctive architecture and scenic coastal location. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in Cuban history and architecture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Peso (El Morro - Santiago de Cuba) 1984 coin.
