5 Pesos Homeland and Freedom; Trial strike
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#292256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of José Martí right, Motto on top, mintmark on left of image, issue date on bottom, weight and fineness on sides.
Design is nearly the same as on the rest of the series, with small differences (see link below).
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
1 OZ 0,999 1988 plata fina
Translation:
Homeland and Freedom
1 Oz. 0.999 1988 fine silver
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Virginia Acebo Torres
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
This trial strike was made to test the general design, it had a few small details modified, before being dropped and adopted the definitive.Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Pesos (Homeland and Freedom; Trial strike) 1988 from Cuba made of Silver (.999) weighing 31.1 g is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features the national emblem of Cuba on one side and the image of a woman representing the homeland on the other. The coin's design was created by Cuban artist and engraver, José Luis Correa Vidaurre. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Homeland and Freedom; Trial strike) 1988 coin.
