Catalog
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Year | 2017 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Colored |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 2017 |
| Reference(s) | KM#968 |
| Obverse description | Cuba`s coat of arms, with legend at top, fineness at left, value at bottom, and weight at right. Surrounded by arms from the 9 countries that minted coins for this 11th. Ibero-American series; Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA LEY.925 13,50 GRS 5 PESOS PLVS VLTRA LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821 REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA AMÉRICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DEL PARAGUAY (Translation: (Central circle) Republic of Cuba 0.925 Purity 13.5 Grams 5 Pesos (arms around) (Spain arms) Further Beyond (Guatemala arms) Liberty September 15th., 1821 (Nicaragua arms) Republic of Nicaragua Central America (Paraguay arms) Republic of the Paraguay) |
| Reverse description | View of Viñales Valley. Colorized Tocororo bird on front, curved legends on top and bottom, place name on center. date on lower right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering |
MARAVILLAS NATURALES Valle de Viñales 2017 PAISAJE CULTURAL DE LA HUMANIDAD (Translation: Natural Marvels Viñales Valley 2017 Cultural Landscape of Humanity) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones,Havana, Cuba |
| Mintage |
2017 - Proof - |
| Numisquare ID | 4932404710 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued in 2017, this 5 Pesos coin from the Republic of Cuba reflects Cuba's focus on national heritage under Raúl Castro. It celebrates the Valle de Viñales, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1999. This region is globally recognized for its unique karst mogotes and traditional tobacco farming, embodying a significant facet of Cuba's natural beauty and cultural landscape. Commemorative issues like this promote national identity and international appreciation for Cuban treasures.
Artistry: The artistic design, likely by Cuban Mint engravers, employs a contemporary naturalistic style. While specific attribution is often undisclosed for modern issues, the aesthetic intent is to realistically depict its subject. The obverse features the standard Cuban coat of arms. The reverse masterfully portrays the distinctive Valle de Viñales, highlighting its iconic mogotes and possibly agricultural elements, accompanied by the inscription "VALLE DE VIÑALES" and the year.
Technical/Grading: Struck in .925 silver, weighing 13.5 grams with a 33-millimeter diameter, this 5 Pesos coin exhibits robust technical quality. High-points for strike quality on the obverse include the intricate details of the national coat of arms within the shield. On the reverse, the relief of the mogotes and any fine topographical or botanical elements are crucial. Modern Cuban commemoratives typically feature a strong, often proof-like strike with excellent detail, making uncirculated examples highly desirable.