5 Pesos Expo 2000 - Hannover
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 7 g | 30 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 | 7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1999 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#257479 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Expo 2000 Hannover logo, in a square, over a world map. Curved legend below, mintmark and issue date on right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EXPO 2000
HANNOVER
1999
EXPOSICION MUNDIAL
Translation:
Exposition 2000
Hannover
1999
World Exposition
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 5 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Hannover) 1999 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a fascinating design. On one side, it showcases the iconic Cuban revolutionary leader, Che Guevara, while the other side features the Expo 2000 logo, which represents the World Exposition that took place in Hannover, Germany in the year 2000. This coin is not only a rare collectible but also a symbol of the strong cultural and historical ties between Cuba and Germany.
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 - Hannover) 1999 coin.
