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5 Pesos Butterfly Flower
1980 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1980 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.11 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1980 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#92239 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Mariposa (Butterfly Flower), Cuban National Flower. Event name as curved legend on top, flower name on bottom, date and mintmark on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLORA CUBANA
1980
MARIPOSA
Translation:
Cuban Flora
1980
Butterfly (flower)
Edge
Reeded
Comment
"Mariposa" (butterfly) flower is the national flower of Cuba, is very common in its country, with very nice and sweet fragrance flowers, and being a tropical country, mariposas, orquídeas y azahar (butterfly flower, orchids and orange blossoms) are often seen on the island landscape.(source: www.ecured.cu)
Templates used for dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Butterfly Flower) coin from Cuba, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 12g, is a non-circulating coin that was minted in 1980. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing a beautiful butterfly surrounded by flowers, which gives it a distinct aesthetic appeal. The coin's design was created by Cuban artist and engraver, Enrique Garcia Cabrera, who was known for his work on various Cuban coins and stamps. This coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts, not only for its unique design but also for its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Butterfly Flower) 1980 coin.
