5 Pesos Expo 2000 - Osaka
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#257477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot above Osaka exhibition building, event name as circular legend near edge,
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LAS EXPOSICIONES MUNDIALES
OSAKA
HANNOVER
1999
• 1970 - 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 - Osaka) 1999 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features a special design, as it was minted to commemorate the Expo 2000 World Exposition held in Osaka, Japan.
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 - Osaka) 1999 coin.
