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5 Pesos World Fisheries Conference
| Issuer | Banco Nacional de Cuba |
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| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE CUBA 12G. 5 PESOS AG 0.999 (Translation: Republic of Cuba 12g. 5 Pesos silver 0.999) |
| Reverse description | The central field features a detailed depiction of a spiny lobster (Panulirus argus), representing crustaceans, accompanied by a fishing-related symbol. A mintmark and the issue date 1983 appear at the upper right. The circular legend CONFERENCIA MUNDIAL DE LA PESCA arcs along the upper periphery, with the word CRUSTACEOS inscribed in the lower portion of the field, identifying the subject category of the design. |
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Cuba issued a handful of commemorative silver pieces in 1983 tied to the FAO World Fisheries Conference held in Rome that year — a political choice that aligned neatly with Cuba's effort to project international legitimacy during a period of sustained U.S. trade embargo. The FAO relationship gave Havana a sanctioned channel for hard-currency numismatic exports at a time when such channels were few.
The dual JMA reference numbers suggest two distinct varieties were struck under this single KM listing — worth confirming against the specific piece in hand before cataloging as a single type.