5 Pesos (Abolition of Slavery) 1987 front 5 Pesos (Abolition of Slavery) 1987 back
5 Pesos (Abolition of Slavery) 1987 photo
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5 Pesos Abolition of Slavery

1987 year
Silver (.999) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspCUP)
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
References
Numista
N#108372
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Slave breaking chains, legend of commemorated event around, mintmark on lower right, date on lower left. Dates below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
100 AÑOS - ABOLICION DE LA ESCLAVITUD
1987
• 1886-1986 •

Translation:
100 years - Slavery Abolition
1987
1886-1986

Engraver: Rafael Artiles Silva

Designer: María Vilar Alemán

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Slavery was abolished at Cuba on 1886, enacted by the law signed by the regent queen of Spain, Maria Cristina de Habsburgo.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Abolition of Slavery) coin from Cuba, minted in 1987, is made of .999 silver and weighs 12 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in Cuba, which was abolished on October 7, 1886. The coin's design features a portrait of a freed slave, symbolizing the country's commitment to freedom and equality.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  2000 - - - - - -

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