100 Pesos First Cuban Railroad, Piedfort

€287,334.00
IssuerCuba
Year1989
TypePattern
Value100 Pesos (100 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight62.2 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Rafael Artiles Silva
In circulation to1989
Reference(s) KM#P31, JMA#AAEE254
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of the National Bank of Cuba country name on top, face value below.  Design is the same as on KM# 317, (see link below and comments).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA BANCO NACIONAL DE CUBA 100 PESOS
(Translation: Republic of Cuba National Bank of Cuba 100 Pesos)
Reverse descriptionImage of a locomotive which served at the first Cuban Railroad service, Havana-Bejucal. Event name as curved legend on sides and top, mintmark and issue date over image, places connected, dates and country name below image. At bottom, weight and fineness.  Design is the same as on KM# 317 (see link below and comments).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering150 ANIV. DE 1er FERROCARRIL HISPANO-AMERICANO 1989 HABANA-BEJUCAL 1837-1987 CUBA ORO FINO 1 OZ. 0.999
(Translation: 150th. Anniversary of the 1st Hispano-American Railway 1989 Havana - Bejucal 1837-1987 Cuba fine gold 1 ounce 0.999)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1989  - Proof - 12
Catalog ID6438065900
Comments