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5 Pesos The Old Man and the Sea
1982 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| 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 | 1982 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#126664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Scene from "The Old Man and the Sea", Event name above, as circular legend, prize date on left (see comments), issue date and mintmark on right, Hemingway's name below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EL VIEJO Y EL MAR • PREMIO NOBEL
1952 1982
ERNEST HEMINGWAY
Translation:
The Old Man and the Sea . Nobel Prize
1952 1982
Ernest Hemingway
Designer: Luis Rodríguez García-Casariego
Edge
Reeded
Comment
"El Viejo y el Mar" is the novel for which Hemingway received the Nobel Prize on 1954. On this coin, mistakenly shows 1952 as date of price.Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (The Old Man and the Sea) 1982 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features an image of the famous novel's protagonist, Ernest Hemingway, on one side and the iconic marlin fish on the other. This coin is not only a collector's item for numismatists but also a tribute to Hemingway's literary legacy and the rich cultural heritage of Cuba.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (The Old Man and the Sea) 1982 coin.
