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5 Pesos Cuban Volanta Coach
1984 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1984 |
| 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 | 1984 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#129082 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Cuban Volanta Coach left, curved legend series name on top, mintmark and issue date on lower right, curved legend with vehicle name below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDIOS DE TRANSPORTE
1984
LA VOLANTA CUBANA
Translation:
Means of transport
1984
Cuban Volanta coach
Designer: E. Cepero
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Cuban Volanta is a 2-wheeled coach, pulled by 1 horse, was able to transport comfortably 4 people, driver rode the horse. This type of coach was common on several Latin American countries, for more than 300 years.Cuban Volanta has bigger wheels than other countries' volantas (about 2 meters diameter), where the driver usually travelled siting on the coach.
Interesting fact
The 1984 Cuban Volanta Coach 5 Pesos silver coin features a unique design that showcases a historical mode of transportation in Cuba, the Volanta Coach, which was a horse-drawn carriage used in the 19th century. The coin's design is a nod to Cuba's rich cultural heritage and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 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 Volanta Coach) 1984 coin.
