5 Centavos (1915 - 1961)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Centavos |
| Catalog Number | KM# 11 |
| Weight (g) | 5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.94 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
Obverse
Engraved by Charles Edward Barber
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
· CINCO CENTAVOS ·
Description:
National Coat of Arms within wreath above denomination.
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
· CINCO CENTAVOS ·
Description:
National Coat of Arms within wreath above denomination.
Reverse
Engraved by Charles Edward Barber
Lettering:
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
V
· 5 GR. · 1961 · 250 M ·
Description:
Roman denomination within circle of star, year of issue below.
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD
V
· 5 GR. · 1961 · 250 M ·
Description:
Roman denomination within circle of star, year of issue below.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5,096,000 | Common | |
| 1915 | 150 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1916 | 1,714,000 | Common | |
| 1916 | 100 | Proof | Very Rare |
| 1920 | 10,000,000 | Common | |
| 1946 | 40,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1960 | 20,000,000 | Common | |
| 1961 | 70,000,000 | Very Common |