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5 Pesos Carlos J. Finlay
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 16 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#98698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust at right looking left, in background landscape, on top, name as curved legend, with mintmark below, dates on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARLOS J. FINLAY
1833-1988
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Luis Rodríguez García-Casariego
Edge
Plain
Comment
Carlos J. Finlay (born Juan Carlos Finlay) was a cuban physician and biologist, who discovered and described the transmition of the yellow fever thru the mosquito "Aedes Aegitpti".His method to fight the disease, erradicated it from Cuba in only 7 months, and allowed the completion of the Panama Channel.
Cuba government stated the prize "Carlos J. Finlay" that UNESCO grants every 2 years to investigators on microbiology themes (inmunology, molecular biology, genetics, etc.), that outstandingly contribute to health.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Carlos J. Finlay) 1988 coin from Cuba is interesting because it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Carlos J. Finlay, a Cuban physician and scientist who is known for his contributions to the discovery of the yellow fever vaccine.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Carlos J. Finlay) 1988 coin.
