5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish, Cuba

5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish, Cuba, 1981 obverse image5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish, Cuba, 1981 reverse image
5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Cuba flagCuba
  • Years of Minting:
    1981
  • Period:
    Second Republic (1959-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones, Havana, Cuba
5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish 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 Pesos Giant Gar Fish Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Giant Gar Fish (Manjuari), date and mintmark above, circular legends: series on top, animal name on bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Cuban coat of arms , country name on top, weight and fineness on sides, face value below.

Engraver:

Charles Edward Barber

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE CUBA 12 G. 5 PESOS AG 0.999

Reverse:

FAUNA CUBANA 1981 MANJUARI

5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.999)

Size

5 Pesos Giant Gar Fish sizes
  • Weight:12 g
  • Diameter:30 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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