5 Pesos (Cuban Rock Iguana) 1985 front 5 Pesos (Cuban Rock Iguana) 1985 back
5 Pesos (Cuban Rock Iguana) 1985 photo
© Münzenhandel Sebastian Sänn

5 Pesos Cuban Rock Iguana

1985 year
Silver (.999) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
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
1985
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#136867
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Cuban Rock Iguana 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
IGUANA

Translation:
Defense of Nature
1985
Iguana

Engraver: Luis Álvarez

Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Cuban Rock Iguana was very abundant on the shores and cays of the island, where they swim and dive very well, but currently is in an endangered specie.


(Image source: Cubatesoro.com)

Interesting fact

The Cuban Rock Iguana coin, minted in 1985, is a unique and fascinating piece of numismatic history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare and endangered species, the Cuban Rock Iguana (Cyclura nubila), which is endemic to Cuba and found only in a few isolated areas of the island. The coin's design showcases the iguana's distinctive features, including its spiky scales and vibrant coloring, making it a standout piece in any coin collection. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and limited mintage of 5,000 pieces only add to its rarity and value.

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 Rock Iguana) 1985 coin.