1 Peso Expo 2000 - Paris
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#39752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 70% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot floating besides Eiffel Tower, over Paris World exposition building. Series name as circular legend near edge. dates on bottom. Places on right, mintmark and issue date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LAS EXPOSICIONES MUNDIALES
PARIS
HANNOVER
1998
• 1889 - 2000 •
Translation:
History of the Worlds Expositions
Paris
Hannover
1998
1889 - 2000
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 Cuba 1 Peso coin, issued to commemorate Expo 2000 in Paris, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the iconic Cuban revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, while the reverse side features a stunning image of a traditional Cuban dance, the "danza de los vasos" or "dance of the vases." This dance is a popular form of folk art in Cuba, where dancers balance and manipulate large clay pots on their heads and bodies, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The coin's unique design and cultural significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of Cuban 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 - Paris) 1998 coin.
