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5 Pesos Soccer World Championship - Mexico 86 ND

1985 year
Silver (.999) 12 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
12 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1985
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#74250
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Two men playing football (soccer). Football design on background. Championship name as curved legend on top, host country and year on bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XIII CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL
1
MEXICO 86

Translation:
13th. World Soccer Championship
1
Mexico '86

Designer: Luis Rodríguez García-Casariego

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Football (soccer) is the most important sports on most of Latin-American and European countries. World Championship is celebrated every 4 years, started at Uruguay on 1930. Previously, 2 World Championships were organized by F.I.F.A. during Olympic games 1924 and 1928, and on last one was decided to separate from Olympic games. Uruguay won both 1924 & 1928 cups, therefore was elected to organize the first Championship out of Olympics. Uruguay also won the 1930 cup. Championship is celebrated every 4 years, with exception of 1942 and 1946, that was suspended owing to WWII.

Mexico was 1st country out of Europe and South America to organize this Championship on 1970 and repeated on 1986.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Soccer World Championship - Mexico 86) ND (1985) coin from Cuba is an interesting piece of numismatic history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 1986 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Mexico. The coin's design features an image of a soccer player in action, surrounded by the words "Copa Mundial de Fútbol México 86" (Spanish for "Mexico 86 World Cup"). This coin is a unique piece of sports memorabilia for soccer fans and collectors alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1985)  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Soccer World Championship - Mexico 86) ND (1985) coin.