10 Pesos 150 years of Swiss Railroad
1996 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1996 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#217575 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
First Swiss train to right, commemorated event as curved legend on top and sides, issue date and mintmark on left center, years below.
(design is the same as on KM# 835, see link below)
Lettering:
150 AÑOS FERROCARRIL SUIZO SPANISCHBRÖTLI - BAHN
1996
1947-1997
Translation: 150 years of the Swiss railroad Spanischbrötli - Bahn (named after a Baden specialty)
Engraver: Alberto González Pereztol
Designer: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Edge
Plain
Comment
This series honors the railroad tracks at Switzerland, Germany and Austria, that were pioneers in the railroad development of the world.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (150 years of Swiss Railroad) 1996 coin from Cuba is a unique and interesting piece due to its unusual shape. Instead of being a traditional round or square shape, this coin is shaped like a train, with the train's wheels and body depicted on the coin's obverse and reverse sides, respectively. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out from other coins and adds to its collectibility.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (150 years of Swiss Railroad) 1996 coin.
