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5 Pesos International Year of Peace
1986 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1986 |
| 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 | 1986 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#137158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Phrase by Fidel Castro and his signature. Picasso's Peace Dove below. Event name as curved legend on top, mintmark on left, date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AÑO INTERNACIONAL DE LA PAZ • 1986
"SIN DESARROLLO
NO SERIA POSIBLE
LA PAZ"
F Castro Ruz (signature)
Translation:
International Peace Year - 1986
"Without development, peace would not be possible"
F Castro Ruz
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The Fidel Castro phrase, said at his speech on New Delhi's Non-Aligned Countries Summit, declares his thinking of developing the country, as the way to reach peace.The image represented is from "La Guerra y la Paz" (The War and the Peace), drawing by Picasso, based on his famous Peace Dove.
This is the only Cuban coin that shows Fidel's signature.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (International Year of Peace) 1986 coin from Cuba is unique in that it was minted to commemorate the International Year of Peace, which was declared by the United Nations in 1986. The coin's design features a dove, which is a symbol of peace, and the words "Año Internacional de la Paz" (International Year of Peace) inscribed above it. This coin is a rare and collectible item, and its silver content and unique design make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (International Year of Peace) 1986 coin.
