© RCM
© RCM
5 Pesos Prehispanic art
2015 year| Silver (.925) | 13.5 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2015 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Representations of prehispanic art and work expressions; at left a man painting in a cave. At right a woman working clay. And at center a clay pot.
With theme at top-left, and series number at bottom. With date and mint at top-right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RAÍCES CULTURALES
2015
X SERIE IBEROAMERICANA
Translation:
Cultural Roots
2015
10th Ibero-American series
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is part of the 10th. Ibero-American series, participating Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.Represents cultural roots, showing native art, as painting in cave (this design found at Punta del Este caves, Isla de la Juventud; and clay pot making, that have survived till our days, many kind of pots and simmilar artifacts are made and used now-a-days.
Paintings found at Punta del Este cave, Isla de la Juventud.
Pottery workshop at Trinidad.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Prehispanic art) 2015 coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the image of a Taino Indian, which is a nod to the indigenous people who first inhabited the island before the arrival of European colonizers. The reverse side features a rendition of a Taino artifact, specifically a ceremonial seat, which is a testament to the advanced craftsmanship and artistry of the Taino civilization. This coin serves as a beautiful tribute to the history and traditions of Cuba, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
