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5 Pesos Kon-Tiki
1987 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1987 |
| 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 | 1987 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#149047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Image of "Kon-Tiki" log raft, event name as curved legend on top, dates below. Key and star mintmarks on upper left, between legend and image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXPEDICION "KON - TIKI"
1947 • 1987
Translation:
"Kon-Tiki" expedition
1947-1987
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Norwegian scientist Thor Heyerdahl sailed from Peru, South America to Polynesian Islands to prove his theory that primitive inhabitants of Polynesia and South America had common etnical roots, and could have emigrated using log rafts.The log raft "Kon - Tiki" with sail was constructed by his team of 6 people, using the ancient technologies and materials, and on 1947 they performed the journey successfully.
In spite the team had some modern articles, like maps, radio and sailing devices, these elements were not relevant to prove the theory.
Interesting fact
The Kon-Tiki coin's design features the famous Kon-Tiki raft, which was used by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl in 1947 to cross the Pacific Ocean from South America to the Polynesian islands, in an effort to prove that the ancient people of South America could have colonized the Pacific islands. The coin's design is a nod to Heyerdahl's expedition and the rich cultural history of the region.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Kon-Tiki) 1987 coin.
