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5 Pesos Emerald Hummingbird
1981 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| 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 | 1981 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#110506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
2 Emerald Hummingbirds flying, date on left, circular legends: series on top, animal name on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
COLIBRI
Translation:
Cuban Fauna
1981
Emerald Hummingbird
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Colibri (Emerald Hummingbird) is one of many species of hummingbirds in the island, and one of the most commons.(source: upload.wikimedia.org)
Templates for dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Emerald Hummingbird) coin from Cuba, minted in 1981, is made of .999 silver and weighs 12 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, showcasing an emerald hummingbird perched on a flower, surrounded by lush greenery. The coin's design is not only visually striking but also symbolic, as the emerald hummingbird is a species native to Cuba and the coin's design highlights the country's rich biodiversity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Emerald Hummingbird) 1981 coin.
