5 Pesos (Orange Blossom) 1981 front 5 Pesos (Orange Blossom) 1981 back
5 Pesos (Orange Blossom) 1981 photo
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5 Pesos Orange Blossom

1981 year
Silver (.999) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.11 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1981
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#38883
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Azahar, (Orange Blossom). Event name as curved legend on top, flower name on bottom, date and mintmark on right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FLORA CUBANA
1981
AZAHAR

Translation:
Cuban Flora
1981
Azahar (Orange Blossom)

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There are many orange tree plantations, and being a tropical country, mariposas, orquídeas y azahar (butterfly flower, orchids and orange blossoms) are often seen on the island landscape.


Templates used for dies were produced at Spain.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Orange Blossom) 1981 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a beautiful orange blossom design on its obverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1981  10000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Orange Blossom) 1981 coin.