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5 Pesos Don Quixote and the Windmills
1982 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| 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 | 1982 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#111716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Scene of Don Quixote attacking the windmills, mintmark on upper left, issue date on upper right, circular legend: name of the event on top, date of creation on excergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EL INGENIOSO HIDALGO DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA
1982
1605
Translation:
The Ingeniuos Kinght Don Quixote de la Mancha
1982
1605
Designer: E. Cepero
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The most known Cervantes' work is "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (The Ingenious Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha - Mancha is a region of Spain), or just "Don Quijote". This work is considered the first modern novel, and is the second most edited and translated of all times, only beat by the Bible.The coin shows the scene where Don Quixote attacks the windmills, thinking they were giants.
Cuba mint house starts with this coins the series about Spain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Don Quixote and the Windmills) 1982 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a design inspired by the famous Spanish novel "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. The coin's design showcases Don Quixote, the protagonist of the novel, standing in front of a windmill, which is a nod to the iconic scene in the book where Don Quixote mistakes windmills for giants. The coin's design is a beautiful representation of the novel's themes of chivalry, adventure, and the power of imagination.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Don Quixote and the Windmills) 1982 coin.
