5 Centavos, Cuba

5 Centavos, Cuba, 1915-1961 obverse image5 Centavos, Cuba, 1915-1961 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cuba flagCuba
  • Years of Minting:
    1915-1961
  • Period:
    First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Kremnica, Slovakia (1328-date), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Face value in Roman numeral in circle over a five-pointed star, motto Fatherland and Freedom as curved legend on top, date on excergue, weight and fineness on sides; line of denticles close to rim.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value in letters as curved legend on bottom, line of denticles close to rim.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE CUBA • CINCO CENTAVOS •

Reverse:

PATRIA Y LIBERTAD V • 5.0 G. • 1915 • 250 M •

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (Copper 75%, Nickel 25%)

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:21.17 mm
  • Thickness:1.94 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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