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1 Peso First Cuban Railroad
1989 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Image 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 ANIV. DE 1er FERROCARRIL HISPANO-AMERICANO
1989
HABANA-BEJUCAL
1837-1987
CUBA
Translation:
150th. Anniversary of the 1st Hispano-American Railway
1989
Havana - Bejucal
1837-1987
Cuba
Engraver: Rafael Artiles Silva
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Cuban railroad was the first in Hispano-America, only 7 years after English service, and before the first service at Spain (at the moment, Cuba still was a Spanish Colony).To 2010 Cuban Railroad system had nearly 8,200Km, connecting all the main sea ports and main cities, from which 5,000 are for public use, about 8 million passengers/year, 8.5 million Tons. of goods, including 4 million of sugar cane, sugar and their subproducts.
Interesting fact
The 1989 Cuban 1 Peso coin commemorating the First Cuban Railroad is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a steam locomotive, symbolizing the first railroad that was built in Cuba in the 19th century, while the reverse side features the national coat of arms and the denomination. This coin is a great collector's item for anyone interested in Cuban history, railroads, or numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (First Cuban Railroad) 1989 coin.
