Name/Title
coin, 5 centsEntry/Object ID
2025.2.8Description
Five-cent coin minted in 1981Use
Circulation restricted to foreign visitors/residents, only valid in shops catering to tourists, as equivalent to foreign currencies.Collection
Anna Veltfort collectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.2Source or Donor
Anna VeltfortAcquisition Method
GiftMintage
Mint
INTURDate made
1981 - 1989Time Period
20th CenturyPlace of Origin
Country
CubaRegion
Central AmericaCoin Details
Obverse
Description
Polymite shell surrounded by inscriptionTranscription
Instituto Nacional de Turismo 1981 CubaTranslation
National Institute of Tourism
1981 CubaReverse
Description
Logo of the National Institute of Tourism ("INTUR") featuring a Real Palmtree; with face value as numerals on right and in words on bottom.Transcription
5
INTUR
Cinco centavosTranslation
5
INTUR
Five CentsIssuing Authority
INTURCurrency
Cuban Visitors' CoinageCondition
Overall Condition
Very GoodRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
INTURNotes
ProducerPerson or Organization
Anna VeltfortNotes
OwnerRelated Places
Place
City
HavanaCountry
CubaRegion
Central AmericaNotes
AcquisitionPlace
State/Province
New YorkCountry
U.S.A.Continent
North AmericaNotes
Brought by donorCreated By
Hana FlammCreate Date
March 25, 2022Updated By
María A. Cabrera ArúsUpdate Date
September 28, 2025
