1 Peso First Railroad in England

€44,140.00
IssuerCuba
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Peso (1 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight11.3 g
Dimensions29.9 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Charles Edward Barber
In circulation to1989
Reference(s) KM#260, JMA#273
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, country name on top, face value below, 2 5-pointed stars on sides
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA ★ 1 PESO ★
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso)
Reverse descriptionImage of the first train of the world, serving inter-urban line Liverpool-Manchester, Event name, as curved legend on top and sides, mintmark and issue date on center, with line covered by service over train image, dates of anniversary below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering160 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL DEL MUNDO 1989 LIVERPOOL- MANCHESTER 1830-1990
(Translation: 160th. Anniversary of first railroad of the world 1989 Liverpool - Manchester 1830 - 1990)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1989  - BU - 2 000
Catalog ID1092170950
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