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5 Pesos Track and Field
1981 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1981 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#86534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Three athletes, event name on circular legend above, issue date an mintmark below image, date and place of event below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
XIV JUEGOS CENTROAMERICANOS Y DEL CARIBE
1981
CUBA 82
Translation:
14th. Central-American and Caribbean Games
1981
Cuba '82
Designer: Luis Rodríguez García-Casariego
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 14th. Central-American and Caribbean Games were celebrated at Cuba from Aug. 7th. to Aug. 18th., 1982, on the cities of La Habana, Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos.This coin shows athletes playing Track and Field games.
Source: https://www.ecured.cu/XIV_Juegos_Centroamericanos_y_del_Caribe#La_mascota
Templates for the dies were produced at Spain.
Interesting fact
The 1981 Cuba 5 Pesos (Track and Field) silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich athletic heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a sprinter in mid-stride, while the reverse side features a relief of the iconic Estadio Panamericano, a prominent sports stadium in Havana. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a nod to Cuba's strong tradition in track and field events.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Track and Field) 1981 coin.
