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10 Pesos Expo 2000 - Twipsy
1998 year| Silver (.999) (Normal and Colorized reverse) | 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) (Normal and Colorized reverse) |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#195060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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
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
One interesting fact about the 10 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Twipsy) 1998 coin from Cuba is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's reverse side features a colorized image of a traditional Cuban "Twipsy" girl, who is dressed in a vibrant costume and holding a Cuban flag. This design was created by the Cuban artist, Salvador Gonzalez, and it is a nod to the country's rich cultural traditions and heritage. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
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 - Twipsy) 1998 coin.
