5 Pesos 2 footballers

1988 year


Silver (.999)	6 g	30 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1988
Value	5 Pesos (5&nbspCUP)
Currency	Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	6 g
Diameter	30 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1988
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#11430
Rarity index	58%

Reverse

Two football players, circular legend with event name, place and year, mintmark and issue date above image.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL •
1988
ITALIA 1990

Translation:
World Football Championship
1988
Italy 1990

Engraver: Jorge Rodríguez Arteaga

Designer: Virginia Acebo Toledo

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Please note this coin was minted on 6g. planchet, instead of the usual 12g. used on silver coins with 30mm. diameter. Maybe this caused an error at Krause, where is listed the KM#216a, with 12g., and is noted they doubt existence of the coin.

Interesting fact

The 1988 Cuban 5 Pesos silver coin featuring two footballers is a unique and interesting collector's item. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1988 FIFA World Cup, which was held in West Germany. The coin's design features two football players in action, with the Cuban flag in the background. This coin is a great example of how numismatics can be used to celebrate significant events and cultural exchange.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1988	28000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (2 footballers) 1988 coin.