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10 Pesos Expo 2000 - End of Millennium
1998 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257868 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Expo 2000 - End of Millennium) 1998 coin from Cuba is unique in that it was minted to commemorate the end of the millennium, making it a one-of-a-kind collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18750 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Expo 2000 - End of Millennium) 1998 coin.
