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5 Pesos Expo 2000 - Philadelphia
1999 year| Silver (.999) | 7.00 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 | 7.00 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1999 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#163201 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Twipsy (cartoon) overflying Philadelphia exposition building. Event name as curved legend on sides and top, event dates below. Place names or left center, issuing date and mintmark on right center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HISTORIA DE LAS EXPOSICIONES MUNDIALES
PHILADELPHIA
HANNOVER
1999
• 1876 - 2000 •
Translation:
History of World Expositions
Philadelphia
Hannover
1999
1876 - 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.
This coin reminds the Universal Exposition at Philadelphia (also known as Centennial Exposition, for being hosted at the U.S. Centennial).
Esteemed 10 million people visited this exposition, celebrated from May 10th. to Nov. 10th., 1876, and 35 countries participated. Building was erected for this purpose, with a extension of 115 ha. being the biggest building in the world at that moment, later the building was dismantled an sold on 1881.
Many important inventions were presented or exposed at the Exposition, like sewing machine, typing machine, phone, and Thonet chair.
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Philadelphia) 1999 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the iconic image of the Cuban revolutionary, Che Guevara, on its obverse side. This design was created by the Cuban artist, José Delarra, and it has become a distinctive symbol of Cuban identity and resistance. The coin's reverse side features the Expo 2000 logo, which represents the theme of the exhibition, "Connecting Minds, Creating the Future." This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item that not only highlights Cuba's rich history but also its contributions to the global community.
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 - Philadelphia) 1999 coin.
