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5 Pesos National Ballet
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 16 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#290621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of Alicia Alonso right, event description as curved legend on sides and top, and below image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BALLET NACIONAL DE CUBA
40 aniversario
1948-1988
Translation:
National Ballet of Cuba
40th. Anniversary
1948-1988
Engraver: Jorge Rodríguez Arteaga
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
The image of Alicia Alonso, director of the National Ballet of Cuba, commemorates the foundation of the most important ballet company at Cuba, internationally reckoned of high prestige.Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (National Ballet) 1988 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a ballerina in a graceful pose, surrounded by intricate details that reflect the beauty and elegance of ballet. The reverse side features the National Ballet of Cuba's logo, which adds to the coin's cultural significance. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in dance, music, or Cuban culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (National Ballet) 1988 coin.
