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5 Pesos Triceratops
1994 year| Silver (.999) | 16 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 16 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1994 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151433 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Triceratops with young at center, series name as curved legend on top, animal name on excergue, date and mintmark on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANIMALES PREHISTORICOS
1994
Triceratops
Translation:
Prehistoric Animals
1994
Triceratops
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
Triceratops is a genus of herbivorous ceratopsid dinosaur that first appeared during the late Maastrichtian stage of the late Cretaceous period, about 68 million years ago (mya) in what is now North America. The name Triceratops, which literally means "three-horned face". It is a very distinctive species owing to the three horns and the large bone frill.Interesting fact
The 1994 Cuban Triceratops 5 Pesos silver coin features a unique design, showcasing a Triceratops dinosaur on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the national emblem of Cuba. This coin is part of a series of dinosaur-themed coins issued by Cuba in the 1990s, which has made it a popular collector's item among numismatists and dinosaur enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Triceratops) 1994 coin.
