1 Peso – Cuba
Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: International Year of the Forest
Cuba
Context
Year: 1985
Issuer: Cuba 
Period:
(since 1959)
Currency:
(since 1914)
Demonetization: 1985
Total mintage: 5,000
Material
Diameter: 29.9 mm
Weight: 11.3 g
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: Copper-nickel
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Coin alignment
flip
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard133
Numista: #62831
Value
Exchange value: 1 CUP
Obverse
Description:
Cuban coat of arms with country name above, face value below, flanked by two five-pointed stars.
Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
★ 1 PESO ★
★ 1 PESO ★
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF CUBA
★ 1 PESO ★
★ 1 PESO ★
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse
Description:
Royal Palm and two figures beneath it. Circular legend, event name below, motto above, date left.
Inscription:
EL BOSQUE ES VIDA, CUIDALO •
• 1985 AÑO INTERNACIONAL DEL BOSQUE • F A O
• 1985 AÑO INTERNACIONAL DEL BOSQUE • F A O
Translation:
THE FOREST IS LIFE, TAKE CARE OF IT •
• 1985 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FOREST • F A O
• 1985 INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FOREST • F A O
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Categories
| Symbols> Coat of Arms |
| Plant> Tree |
| Organization> FAO |
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | — | 5,000 | BU |
⭐ Somewhat Rare