5 Pesos Expo 2000 - Montreal
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#257478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot above Montreal World Exposition building. Series name as circular legend near edge, with dates on bottom, places above dates, mintmark and issue date on right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LAS EXPOSICIONES MUNDIALES
1999
MONTREAL
HANNOVER
• 1967 - 2000 •
Translation:
History of the World Expositions
1999
Montreal
Hannover
1967 - 2000
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 - Montreal) 1999 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a special design, as it was minted to commemorate the country's participation in the Expo 2000 World Exposition held in Montreal, Canada.
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 - Montreal) 1999 coin.
