1 Peso Expo 2000 - End of Millennium
1998 year| Nickel plated steel (NBS) | 12.7 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel (NBS) |
| Weight | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#39751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot on World globe, besides fireworks. Event name as circular legend close to edge, mintmark and issue date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• EXPO 2000 EN LAS POSTRIMERIAS DEL MILENIO
1998
Translation:
Expo 2000, at ending of the millennium
1998
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Designer: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Edge
Plain
Comment
Twipsy is the official mascot of the Hannover exposition, created by Javier Mariscal, selected from 17 proposals, is meant to represent Mankind, Nature and Technology, the Expo motto, and is formed by different elements, wearing a high heel shoe on one foot and a flat one on the other, body is formed by star, cell, bird, insect, mammal parts, with half moon shaped head.Additionally to celebrate Hannover expo, Cuba minted a series of coins, recalling other world expositions previously held in the world.
This coin is not listed on Krause catalog.
Interesting fact
The 1998 Cuban Non-circulating coin 1 Peso (Expo 2000 - End of Millennium) made of Nickel plated steel (NBS) weighing 12.7 g has a unique design, featuring the iconic Cuban revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, on one side and the Expo 2000 logo on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the end of the millennium and the Expo 2000 world's fair held in Hanover, Germany. It's an interesting collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Cuban history and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 62500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Expo 2000 - End of Millennium) 1998 coin.
