Obverse: the middle of the obverse depicts the Cusp of the Flesh. The words 'FAUNA CUBANA' are engraved above it. The year '1981' and the Latin name of the animal 'ALMIQUI' are underneath.
Reverse: the reverse of the coin shows the Cuban coat of arms, with the name of the country 'REPUBLICA DE CUBA' at the top and the weight, denomination and purity of the coin '12g. 5 Pesos Silver 0.999' in a semicircle below.
About the coin: The coin is part of the 'Fauna of Cuba' series.
