Katalog
| Emittent | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 2016-2021 |
| Typ | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Nennwert | 5 Pesos |
| Währung | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Material | Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in copper-nickel plated steel ring |
| Gewicht | 7.5 g |
| Durchmesser | 25.3 mm |
| Dicke | 2.27 mm |
| Form | Round |
| Prägetechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Stempelschneider | Charles Edward Barber |
| Im Umlauf bis | |
| Referenz(en) | KM#967 |
| Aversbeschreibung | Cuban coat of arms in center, name of the country and face value in letters on ring. |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA • CINCO PESOS • (Translation: Republic of Cuba • Five Pesos •) |
| Reversbeschreibung | Antonio Maceo Portrait 3/4 left, with face value as numeral, in center; motto and date on ring. |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende |
PATRIA O MUERTE 5 PESOS * 2016 * (Translation: Fatherland or death 5 Pesos 2016) |
| Rand | Reeded |
| Prägestätte | |
| Auflage |
2016 - - 2017 - - 2018 - - 2021 - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 6423830900 |
| Zusätzliche Informationen |
Historical Context: The Cuban 5 Pesos Antonio Maceo coin, issued 2016-2021, honors a foundational national hero. Antonio Maceo Grajales, "The Bronze Titan," was a pivotal general in Cuba's wars of independence against Spain. His presence on this bimetallic denomination underscores his enduring legacy as a symbol of national sovereignty and revolutionary spirit, reinforcing Cuba's commitment to figures amidst 21st-century developments. This issue circulates during a period of ongoing economic challenges and evolving international relations for the island nation.
Artistry: The coin's design employs a modern, realistic portraiture style, typical for state-issued coinage. The obverse features a dignified eff