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5 Pesos Cuban Parrot
1985 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| 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 | 1985 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#136866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Cuban Amazon Parrot on center, event name as curved legend on top, animal name on bottom, mintmark and issue date on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DEFENSA DE LA NATURALEZA
1985
COTORRA
Translation:
Defense of Nature
1985
Parrot
Engraver: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Cuban Amazon Parrot is very common on the all the Cuban islands, this is why the first Spaniards reaching Cuba named "Island of the parrots" to Pine Island.Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Cuban Parrot) coin from Cuba, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 12g, is a non-circulating coin that features a unique design of a Cuban Parrot on its obverse side. This coin was minted in 1985 and is considered a rare and collectible item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 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 Parrot) 1985 coin.
