10 Pesos (First Railroad in England) 1988 front 10 Pesos (First Railroad in England) 1988 back
10 Pesos (First Railroad in England) 1988 photo
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10 Pesos First Railroad in England

1988 year
Silver (.999) 31.1 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Cuba
Period
Second Republic (1959-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
10 Pesos (10&nbspCUP)
Currency
Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1988
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32498
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Image 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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
160 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL DEL MUNDO
PLATA FINA 1 OZ. 0.999
1988
LIVERPOOL-
MANCHESTER
1830-1990

Translation:
160th. Anniversary of first railroad of the World
Pure Silver 1 ounce 0.999
1988
Liverpool -
Manchester
1830 - 1990

Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos

Edge

Reeded

Comment

On 1830, 1st. operating line of public transportation by railways was open at England, covering the route Liverpool to Manchester. While some attempts were made before, this is considered the first successful operating line.

Interesting fact

The 10 Pesos (First Railroad in England) 1988 coin from Cuba is made of .999 silver and weighs 31.1 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  5000 - - - - - -

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