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| Emisor | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Año | 2016-2021 |
| Tipo | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Valor | 5 Pesos |
| Moneda | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composición | Bimetallic: brass plated steel centre in copper-nickel plated steel ring |
| Peso | 7.5 g |
| Diámetro | 25.3 mm |
| Grosor | 2.27 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Técnica | Milled |
| Orientación | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Grabador(es) | Charles Edward Barber |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | KM#967 |
| Descripción del anverso | Cuban coat of arms in center, name of the country and face value in letters on ring. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA • CINCO PESOS • (Translation: Republic of Cuba • Five Pesos •) |
| Descripción del reverso | Antonio Maceo Portrait 3/4 left, with face value as numeral, in center; motto and date on ring. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso |
PATRIA O MUERTE 5 PESOS * 2016 * (Translation: Fatherland or death 5 Pesos 2016) |
| Canto | Reeded |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
2016 - - 2017 - - 2018 - - 2021 - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 6423830900 |
| Información adicional |
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