20 Pesos Cuban Railway
1983 year| Silver (.999) | 62.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1983 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#128527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Steam locomotive on center to right, curved legend with series name on top, date lower left, curved legend with subject below.
(NOTE: Design of reverse is the same as KM# 106 and KM# 110, see links below)
Lettering:
MEDIOS DE TRANSPORTE
1983
EL FERROCARRIL EN CUBA
Translation:
Means of Transportation
1983
The Railroad at Cuba
Edge
Plain
Comment
Cuba minted this series about means of Transportation, on different years: Railroad: 1983; Cuban Volanta Coach and Vessel: 1984; Zeppelin: 1988.Cuba was one of the first countries to have railroads in the world, currently with total 8,193 km, 5,800km are for passenger use, and is the only Caribbean island with train service.
Construction of lines started on 1830, and 7 years later started running. Cuban railroad was 3rd on the world, after UK and USA.
Interesting fact
The 1983 Cuban Railway 20 Pesos silver coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich railroad history. The obverse side of the coin depicts a steam locomotive, while the reverse side features a train station with a clock tower in the background. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a nod to Cuba's past and its significance in the country's development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (Cuban Railway) 1983 coin.
