50 Pesos – Cuba

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Turnera Ulmifolia

Series: Flora of the Caribbean

Cuba

Context

Year: 1997

Issuer: Cuba

Period:

Second Republic

(since 1959)

Currency:

Cuban Peso

(since 1914)

Demonetization: 1997

Total mintage: 950

Material

Diameter: 65 mm

Weight: 155.5 g

Silver weight: 155.34 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.9% Silver

Standard: Silver 5 ounces

Magnetic: No

Techniques: Coloured, Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #942

Numista: #457558

Value

Exchange value: 50 CUP

Bullion value: $439.43

Obverse

Description:

Cuban coat of arms with country name above, face value below, and weight and purity on sides. Design matches the linked reference but with updated weight and face value.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE CUBA

5 OZ 50 PESOS AG 0.999

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF CUBA

5 OZ 50 PESOS SILVER 0.999

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Designer: Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Description:

Marilope flower (Turnera Ulmifola). Series name above, scientific name below. Issuing year and mintmark at right. Design matches linked reference with adjusted size.

Inscription:

FLORA DEL CARIBE

1997

Turnera Ulmifolia

Translation:

Flora of the Caribbean

1997

Turnera Ulmifolia

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado

Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez