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10 Pesos Expo 2000 - Hannover
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#195061 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Silhouette of German map, with German flag colors o background. Exposition logo inside. Curved legend near edge. mintmark and issue date on lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1ra EXPOSICION MUNDIAL EN ALEMANIA
EXPO 2000
HANNOVER
1998
Translation:
First World Exposition at Germany
Expo 2000
Hannover
1998
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.Additionally to celebrate Hannover expo, Cuba minted a series of coins, recalling other world expositions held in the world.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Hannover) 1998 silver coin from Cuba features a unique design, showcasing 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 the emblem of the Expo 2000 World's Fair, held in Hannover, Germany. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, not only due to its limited mintage but also because of its historical significance.
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 - Hannover) 1998 coin.
