© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
© Aureo & Calicó S.L., subastas numismáticas
10 Pesos Expo 2000 - London
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 (Normal and colorized versions) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot over London World Expo building on 1851. Circular legend near edge, with exposition name and dates. Cities of the expositions on right, Mintmark and issue date above dates.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LAS EXPOSICIONES MUNDIALES
1998
• 1851 - 2000 •
Translation:
History of World Expositions
1998
1851 - 2000
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Designer: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar
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 - London) 1998 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a striking design of a palm tree, symbolizing peace and prosperity.
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 - London) 1998 coin.
