100 Pesos First Railroad in England; Piedfort
1989 year| Gold (.999) | 62.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#167198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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.
Design is the same as on KM# 316 (see link below and comments).
Script: Latin
Lettering:
160 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL DEL MUNDO
ORO FINO 1 OZ. 0.999
1989
LIVERPOOL-
MANCHESTER
1830-1990
Translation:
160th. Anniversary of first railroad of the World
Pure Gold 1 ounce 0.999
1989
Liverpool -
Manchester
1830 - 1990
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: This coin is a Piedfort for KM# 316, means to be a coin minted on a doubled thickness planchet, but using the dies of the regular issue. Therefore, the weight shown in the reverse does not match with the actual weight.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 1989 Cuban 100 Pesos (First Railroad in England; Piedfort) gold coin features an error in its design. The coin's reverse side depicts a steam locomotive, but the locomotive's wheel arrangement is incorrect. Instead of having the correct 4-6-0 configuration, the locomotive is shown with a 4-4-0 configuration. This error was not corrected, and the coin was still issued with the mistake. This error has become a unique feature of the coin, making it stand out among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (First Railroad in England; Piedfort) 1989 coin.