5 Pesos Cuban Crocodile

1981 year


Silver (.999)	12 g	30 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1981
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	1981
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#87390
Rarity index	81%

Reverse

2 Cuban Crocodiles, date above, circular legends: series on top, animal name on bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
COCODRILO

Translation:
Cuban Fauna
1981
Crocodile

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Cuban Crocodile is one of the smallest species on the crocodile genre; usually is less than 3.5m long (Nile and Sea Crocodiles can reach 7 m.) and his habitat is small; currently most of them live at Cienaga de
Zapata natural reserve. Also is the most "terrestrial" with longer legs, owing to the lack of mammal predators in the island. His diet is based on small mammals and birds from firm ground, but still hunts fishes and other acuatic animals.

(source: personal picture adanieluy)

Templates for dies were produced at Spain.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Cuban Crocodile) coin from Cuba, minted in 1981, is made of .999 silver and weighs 12 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a crocodile on its obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins. The crocodile is depicted in a standing position, with its mouth open, and its tail curled around its body. This design was created by the Cuban artist, Enrique Garcia Cabrera, and it is said to represent the strength and resilience of the Cuban people.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1981	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Cuban Crocodile) 1981 coin.