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5 Pesos Discus
1983 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| 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 | 1983 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#127101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Discus thrower. Event name on circular legend on top, date on center right; place and date of event below. Mintmark and issue date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XXIII OLIMPIADA MUNDIAL
1983
LOS ANGELES 1984
Translation:
23rd. World Olympics Games
1983
Los Angeles '84
Designer: E. Cepero
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
Cuba did not sent competitors to Los Angeles Olympics; anyways celebrates with this series of coins, the world's most important sports event celebrated every 4 years.Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Discus) 1983 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design of a discus thrower, which is a nod to the country's rich athletic history and its success in the sport of track and field.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Discus) 1983 coin.
