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5 Pesos El Morro - Havana
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#136696 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Image of castle "El Morro" at Havana, event name as curved legend on top, place name as curved legend on bottom, date on upper left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CASTILLOS DE CUBA
1984
EL MORRO - LA HABANA
Translation:
Cuban Castles
1984
El Morro - Havana
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
"El Morro" Castle, which complete name is Castillo de los Tres Reyes del Morro (Castle of Morro's 3 Wise Men) is a military building, placed on northern point of the entrance to Havana Bay, was built on 16th. Century to protect the Village of Saint Christopher of Cuba (original name of actual Havana city), this place ant the lighthouse besides are one of the main symbols of Havana.Name comes after the 3 Wise Men that visited Jesus birth., in Spanish are known as the 3 Magic Kings. Morro is the name given to this rocky point advancing to sea.
Castle seen from southern point of Havana Bay Rear view of Castle
(pictures source: www.ecured.cu)
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (El Morro - Havana) 1984 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a young woman, representing the spirit of Cuba, while the reverse side depicts the iconic El Morro fortress, a symbol of Havana's rich history and culture. The coin's silver composition and 12g weight also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists.
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 (El Morro - Havana) 1984 coin.
