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© Chaponnière et Firmenich SA
100 Pesos First Spanish Railroad; Piedfort
1989 year| Gold (.999) | 62.2 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| 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#287339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Image 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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
140 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL ESPAÑOL
oro fino 1 OZ. 0.999
BARCELONA
- MATARÓ
1989
1848 - 1988
Translation:
140th. Anniversary of the first Spanish Railroad
pure gold 1 ounce 0.999
Barcelona
Mataró
1989
1848 - 1988
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Alberto González Pereztol
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
NOTE: This coin is a Piedfort, for KM# 318, 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.This coin celebrates the first Spanish railroad at Europe. In fact, first Spanish railroad was built at Cuba on 1837, that still was a Spanish colony. Also from 1836 there was a railroad to transport production of the Armao mine, at Asturias province, using animal traction.
Barcelona-Mataró line was the first regular line to transport goods and passengers using engine.
Late development of railroads at Spain comes from rough terrain, with several mountains and big level differences.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 100 Pesos (First Spanish Railroad; Piedfort) 1989 from Cuba, made of Gold (.999) and weighing 62.2g, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists. Its unique design and limited mintage make it a sought-after piece for those interested in Cuban currency and railroad history.
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 Spanish Railroad; Piedfort) 1989 coin.
