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5 Pesos Expo 2000 - City Hall
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 15 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1999 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 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 | 1999 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257876 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot floating over City Hall of Hannover Series name as circular legend close to edge. Mintmark and issue date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• 1ra EXPOSICION MUNDIAL EN ALEMANIA •
1999
EXPO 2000 HANNOVER
Translation:
First World exposition at Germany
1999
Expo 2000 Hannover
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.
This coin shows the New Town Hall of Hannover, (Hannover's city hall), built on 1913.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Expo 2000 - City Hall) 1999 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a fascinating design. On one side, it showcases the iconic City Hall building in Havana, while the other side bears the coat of arms of Cuba. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of Cuban culture and history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 31250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Expo 2000 - City Hall) 1999 coin.
