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10 Pesos Expo 2000 - Paris
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#257862 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Paris) 1998 silver coin from Cuba 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 Cuban crocodile, a species endemic to the island nation. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after addition to any numismatic collection.
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 - Paris) 1998 coin.
