5 Pesos (Great Socialist Revolution) 1987 front 5 Pesos (Great Socialist Revolution) 1987 back
5 Pesos (Great Socialist Revolution) 1987 photo
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5 Pesos Great Socialist Revolution

1987 year
Silver (.999) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1987
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#168704
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Russian cruiser Aurora, date at right, event description and vessel name as circular legend next to edge. Mintmark and issue date on right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
70 ANIVERSARIO DE LA GRAN REVOLUCION SOCIALISTA DE OCTUBRE • AURORA
1987

Translation:
70th. Anniversary of the Great Socialist Revolution of October Aurora (vessel name=Dawn)
1987

Designer: Alberto González Pereztol

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Aurora warship was used during the Socialist Revolution on 1917, and became a symbol of the event on all USSR countries.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Great Socialist Revolution) 1987 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features an image of Che Guevara, a prominent figure in the Cuban Revolution, on its obverse side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Great Socialist Revolution) 1987 coin.