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1 Peso Expo 2000 - Twipsy
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 |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 66% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot right, name below, event name and motto as circular legend around. mintmark and issue date on left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1ra EXPOSICION MUNDIAL EN ALEMANIA
1998
Twipsy
EXPO 2000
Translation:
First World Exposition at Germany
1998
Twipsy
Expo 2000
Engraver: Gianna Pérez Suárez
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.This coin is not listed on Krause catalog.
Additionally to celebrate Hannover expo, Cuba minted a series of coins, recalling other world expositions previously held in the world.
Interesting fact
The 1998 Cuban Expo 2000 - Twipsy 1 Peso coin features a unique design that showcases a robotic character, Twipsy, who was the mascot for the Expo 2000 World's Fair held in Hanover, Germany.
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 - Twipsy) 1998 coin.
