5 Pesos Cuban Railway

1983 year


Silver (.999)	12 g	30 mm

Description

Issuer	Cuba
Period	Second Republic (1959-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1983
Value	5 Pesos (5&nbspCUP)
Currency	Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	12 g
Diameter	30 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	1983
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#46833
Rarity index	85%

Reverse

Steam locomotive on center to right, curved legend with series name on top, date lower left, curved legend with subject below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEDIOS DE TRANSPORTE
1983
EL FERROCARRIL EN CUBA

Translation:
Means of Transportation
1983
The Railroad at Cuba

Edge

Reeded

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 5 Pesos (Cuban Railway) 1983 coin from Cuba is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a train conductor, while the reverse side depicts a steam locomotive, highlighting Cuba's railroad history. Additionally, the coin's silver composition and 12g weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1983	5000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Cuban Railway) 1983 coin.