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5 Pesos 90th. Anniversary of Souvenir Peso
1987 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| 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 | 1987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#168705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Portrait of Leonor Molina representing the Republic, first face to appear on a Cuban coin. Motto on curved legend at top, "emisión original" and commemorated date on left, mintmark and current issue date on right, "SOUVENIR" below. Line of pearls close to edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
1897 1987
emisión
original
SOUVENIR
Translation:
Fatherland and Liberty
1897 1987
original
issue
Souvenir
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designers: Belisario Álvarez Collado, Alberto González Pereztol
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Souvenir Peso coin was minted at the US on 1897, and project had Liberty image, copied from US coins, but the minthouse refused to use it. Therefore, Leonor Molina, who was cousin of the treasurer of the revolutionary movement, and also active member, posed for the design.Also should have 1 Peso as face value, but minthouse did not want to mint coins for a country that was on war against their friend country, Spain, so it was changed to Souvenir to avoid complications.
Interesting fact
The 1987 Cuba 5 Pesos silver coin features a unique design that showcases the island nation's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic Cuban revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, while the reverse side features a stunning image of a traditional Cuban woman, dressed in colorful attire, playing a musical instrument. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after addition to any numismatic collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (90th. Anniversary of Souvenir Peso) 1987 coin.
