20 Pesos First Cuban Railroad
1988 year| Silver (.999) | 62.2 g | 45 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| 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 | 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#287330 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Image of a locomotive which served at the first Cuban Railroad service, Havana-Bejucal. Event name as curved legend on sides and top, mintmark and issue date over image, places connected, dates and country name below image. At bottom, weight and fineness.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 ANIV. DE 1er FERROCARRIL HISPANO-AMERICANO
1989
HABANA-BEJUCAL
1837-1987
CUBA
2 OZ. 0.999 PLATA FINA
Translation:
150th. Anniversary of the 1st Hispano-American Railway
1989
Havana - Bejucal
1837-1987
Cuba
2 ounces 0.999 fine silver
Engraver: Rafael Artiles Silva
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The Cuban railroad was the first in Hispano-America, only 7 years after English service, and before the first service at Spain (at the moment, Cuba still was a Spanish Colony).To 2010 Cuban Railroad system had nearly 8,200Km, connecting all the main sea ports and main cities, from which 5,000 are for public use, about 8 million passengers/year, 8.5 million Tons. of goods, including 4 million of sugar cane, sugar and their subproducts.
Interesting fact
The 1988 Cuban 20 Pesos silver coin commemorating the first Cuban railroad is a unique piece with only 5,000 minted. Its rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and railroad enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (First Cuban Railroad) 1988 coin.
