200 Sk Slovakia 1996 - Cog Railway
Commemorative silver coin of the Slovak Republic 1996, with a nominal value of 200 Sk, issued on the 100th anniversary of the opening of the cog railway
on the route Štrba - Štrbské Pleso
Material: 750Ag, 250Cu
Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness: 2.45 mm
Weight: 20 g
Designer: academic sculptor Vojtech Pohanka
Edge: inscription: "VYSOKÉ TATRY"
Quality:
standard: mintage 22,000 pcs
proof: mintage 1,600 pcs
Demonetized: 5,850 in standard finish (year 2002)
200 in standard finish (year 2006)
issue date: 1996
Specification
The High Tatras - mountains with unique natural values, sub-Tatra settlements that stood out with a special charm, as well as reports of excellent healing results - attracted more and more spa guests and tourists in the 19th century. Carriages and fiacres were no longer sufficient for their transport. On July 28, 1896, the cog railway connecting Štrba with Štrbské Pleso was put into operation. Initially, it was operated only in the summer months, later also in winter. The narrow-gauge track with a gauge of 1,000 mm had a length of 4.8 km and a gradient of 127 per mille. This railway was abolished in 1932 due to unprofitability. The idea of its renewal arose in the early fifties, and the construction itself was approached before the World Ski Championships in 1970. The route of the new cog railway utilized two-thirds of the route of the old cog railway.
Obverse side:
On the coin field, from top to bottom, is placed the state emblem of the Slovak Republic, the nominal value, the name of the state "SLOVENSKÁ REPUBLIKA" and the year of minting. Before the nominal value, the flower of the alpine edelweiss is depicted.
Reverse side:
In the foreground of the high mountain Tatra nature scenery is depicted the historical cog railway. Below it is the text "ZUBAČKA ŠTRBA" and "ŠTRBSKÉ PLESO" in lines and the years "1896 1996".
Delivery Slovakia from 2.90 €
- Packeta delivery point 2.90 €
- Packeta courier 3.70 €
- Slovak post 4.50 €
- SPS courier 5.00 €
- Personal odber u predávajúceho - free of charge
Payments Slovakia
- Cash on delivery 1.00 €
- Bank transfer- free of charge
- Cash payment -free of charge
