5 Pesos J. Marti and F. Castro, Trial strike

€1.00
IssuerCuba
Year1989
TypeCoin pattern
Value5 Pesos (5 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight16 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse: Belisario Álvarez Collado
In circulation to1989
Reference(s) KM#N/C, JMA#PPV18
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides.  Design is the same as on KM# 242, changed weight and face value (see link below and comments).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA 16G. 5 PESOS AG 0.999
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 16g. 5 Pesos silver 0.999)
Reverse descriptionMarti head 3/4 right on left, Castro head 3/4 left, on right. Cuban flag between them, above, flying dove between figures. Below figures shape of the south shore of Cuba, and lower part and sides with wavy lines, symbolizing the Caribbean Sea. Legend 5 lines growing from center to lower edge. Issue year below Castro`s head, mintmark inside last `O` in legend.  Design is the same as on KM#242 (see link below).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering30 ANIV. DEL TRIUNFO 1989 DE LA REVOLUCION
(Translation: 30th. Anniversary of the Success of the 1989 Revolution)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1989  - BU - 1
Catalog ID1599598850
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