20 Pesos First Railroad in England

Features

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
Number
N#
167191
References KM# 234,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
JMA# AAEE267
José María Aledón; 1999. La moneda de Cuba. Dobler Difusiones, Valencia, Spain.

Commemorative issue

First Railroad in England

Series: Railroads of the World

Obverse

Coat of Arms of the National Bank of Cuba country name on top, face value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
BANCO NACIONAL DE CUBA
20 PESOS

Translation:
Republic of Cuba
National Bank of Cuba
20 Pesos

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.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
160 ANIV. DEL 1er FERROCARRIL DEL MUNDO
PLATA FINA 2 OZ. 0.999
1988
LIVERPOOL-
MANCHESTER
1830-1990

Translation:
160th. Anniversary of first railroad of the World
Pure Silver 2 ounces 0.999
1988
Liverpool -
Manchester
1830 - 1990

Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones, Havana, Cuba

Comments

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.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  Photo 1 000 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pesos (First Railroad in England)Picture 1 of a sold 20 Pesos (First Railroad in England)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232018
Lot 65288
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2020 UNC
(NGC PR64 Ultra Cameo)
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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