5 Pesos Emerald Hummingbird; Trial Strike
1981 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUC) |
| Currency | Convertible peso (1994-2020) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1981 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#294341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
2 Emerald Hummingbirds flying, date on left, circular legends: series on top, animal name on bottom.
Design is the same as on KM# 75 (see link below and comments).
Lettering:
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
COLIBRI
Translation:
Cuban Fauna
1981
Emerald Hummingbird
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
NOTE: By mistake, a few coins were minted using the 1 Peso planchets, copper-nickel; therefore, the metal and weight engraved do not match the real ones.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 Pattern 5 Pesos (Emerald Hummingbird; Trial Strike) 1981 from Cuba is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features an emerald hummingbird on one side and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
