50 Pesos First Railroad in England, Piedfort

€167,196.00
IssuerCuba
Year1989
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Pesos (50 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionGold (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1989
Reference(s) KM#P24, JMA#AAEE261
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of the National Bank of Cuba country name on top, face value below.  Design is the same as on KM# 313 (see link below and comments).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA BANCO NACIONAL DE CUBA 50 PESOS
(Translation: Republic of Cuba National Bank of Cuba 50 Pesos)
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.  Design is the same as on KM# 313 (see link below and comments).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering160 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL DEL MUNDO ORO FINO 1/2 OZ. 0.999 1989 LIVERPOOL- MANCHESTER 1830-1990
(Translation: 160th. Anniversary of first railroad of the World Pure Gold 1/2 ounce 0.999 1989 Liverpool - Manchester 1830 - 1990)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1989  - Proof - 12
Catalog ID5806245680
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