2022 Spain €1.5 History of Railways – The Rocket

History Of Railways Series Honors The World’s First Commercially Successful Steam Locomotive

One of mankind’s most important modes of transport is the railroad. With 2021 designated as the “Year of Rail” in Europe as well as the 80th Anniversary of Renfe, the national train operator in Spain, it was the perfect time for the world-renowned Real Casa de la Moneda—the Royal Mint of Spain—to release a specular series of coins from 2021 to 2022 dedicated to the History of Railways!

The Most Advanced Locomotive Of Its Day

Each selectively colorized legal-tender cupro-nickel (CuNi) 1½ Euro coin in the series depicts a famous locomotive that played an important role in the History of Railways. The common reverse of each coin features the legend HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY in Spanish superimposed over an image of railroad tracks. Here you can secure the 2022 €1.5 History of Railways – The Rocket, the world’s first commercially successful steam locomotive. Designed and built by English civil engineer Robert Stephenson in 1829, Stephenson’s Rocket incorporated several design innovations to create the most advanced locomotive of its day and served as the template for most steam engines for the next 150 years.

About The Spanish Royal Mint

Established in 1597 during the reign of King Philip II, The Spanish Royal Mint strikes more than 4 billion coins each year. From its beginnings managing the wealth obtained from the Spanish colonies during the 16th and 17th centuries through the present day, The Mint is centered in Madrid and is recognized worldwide for its focus on advanced technologies that sets it apart from other world mints. The Spanish Royal Mint today can produce 850 coins per minute and employs high-tech processes such as laser engraving, high-resolution 3D coin design modeling, and anti-counterfeiting measures.

Act Now To Discover The History Of Railways

All aboard for adventure when you book your ticket to ride with this 2022 Spain €1.5 History of Railways – The Rocket Coin. It also makes a perfect gift for any fan of trains and railroads. Click one to your cart today!