50 Pesos First Spanish Railroad, Piedfort

€1.00
IssuerCuba
Year1989
TypeCoin pattern
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)Luis Álvarez
In circulation to1989
Reference(s) KM#P26, JMA#AAEE259
Obverse descriptionCoat of Arms of the National Bank of Cuba country name on top, face value below.  The design is the same as on KM# 315 (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 engine used on the line Barcelona-Mataró from 1848. Event name as curved legend on top and sides; fineness, mintmark, line served and issue date above image, years below image.  The design is the same as on KM# 315 (see link below and comments).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering140 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL ESPAÑOL oro fino 1/2 OZ. 0.999 BARCELONA - MATARÓ 1989 1848 - 1988
(Translation: 140th. Anniversary of the first Spanish Railroad pure gold 1/2 ounce 0.999 Barcelona Mataró 1989 1848 - 1988)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1989  - Proof - 12
Catalog ID5703707650
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