Cuba 10 Centavos 1981

History

Obverse. Photo © Numista

Description

The National Institute of Tourism (Instituto Nacional de Turismo, "INTUR") issued "Visitors Coinage" for use by tourists. In 1981, cupro-nickel 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos and 1 peso were introduced, followed in 1988 by aluminium 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos. The INTUR coins were demonetized on October 15, 2001.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Hummingbird Depicts a Bee hummingbird, date and country name bellow. The bee hummingbird, zunzuncito or Helena hummingbird (Mellisuga helenae) is a species of hummingbird which is the world's smallest bird. It is native to Cuba. The bee hummingbird interaction with the flowers that supply nectar is a notable example of bird–plant coevolution with its primary food source (flowers for nectar). INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE TURISMO • 1981 • CUBA •
Reverse	Tree, flower, plant etc. Palm Logo of the national institute for tourism ("INTUR") featuring a palm tree and the facial value. 10 INTUR DIEZ CENTAVOS
Edge	Plain