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5 Pesos Expo 2000 - Twipsy
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#194651 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Twipsy mascot in a square, event name as curved legend around, mintmark and issue date on left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1ra EXPOSICION MUNDIAL EN ALEMANIA
1999
• EXPO 2000 •
Translation:
First World Exposition at Germany
1999
Expo 2000
Engraver: Gianna Pérez Suárez
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 - Twipsy) 1999 coin from Cuba is unique in that it features a playful design of a robot, known as Twipsy, who was the mascot for the Expo 2000 World's Fair held in Hanover, Germany. This coin was one of several commemorative coins issued by Cuba to celebrate the event.
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 - Twipsy) 1999 coin.
