1 Peso - Cuban Fauna: Solenodon (1981)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Peso |
| Catalog Number | KM# 64 |
| Weight (g) | 11.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1 PESO
Description:
National Coat of Arms within wreath, denomination below.
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1 PESO
Description:
National Coat of Arms within wreath, denomination below.
Reverse
Lettering:
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
ALMIQUI
Description:
The Cuban Solenodon is one of only two (barely) surviving species of Solenodontidae. This 70-80 cm long insectivore is found only in Cuba and was thought to be extinct until a live specimen was found in 2003. If you are lucky enough to spot one, don't bother trying to pick it up as they are prone to freak out and start biting and their saliva is venomous - one of only a few mammals with a poison bite. Another strange characteristic is the location of the two teats on the female: practically right on their butts.
FAUNA CUBANA
1981
ALMIQUI
Description:
The Cuban Solenodon is one of only two (barely) surviving species of Solenodontidae. This 70-80 cm long insectivore is found only in Cuba and was thought to be extinct until a live specimen was found in 2003. If you are lucky enough to spot one, don't bother trying to pick it up as they are prone to freak out and start biting and their saliva is venomous - one of only a few mammals with a poison bite. Another strange characteristic is the location of the two teats on the female: practically right on their butts.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5,000 | Common |