50 Pesos Expo 2000 - Twipsy
1998 year| Gold (.999) | 15.55 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 50 Pesos (50 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 15.55 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#194895 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Colored Twipsy mascot right, name below, event name and motto as circular legend around. mintmark and issue date on left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HUMANIDAD - NATURALEZA - TECNOLOGIA
1998
Twipsy
• EXPO 2000 •
Translation:
Humankind - Nature - Technology
1998
Twipsy
Expo 2000
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Designer: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar
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 50 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Twipsy) 1998 gold coin from Cuba features a unique design of a young girl, known as Twipsy, who was created by the Cuban artist, Salvador Gonzalez. The coin's design was inspired by the theme of the Expo 2000 world's fair, which was held in Hanover, Germany, and focused on the topic of "Man, Nature, and Technology." The Twipsy character was designed to represent the future and the intersection of technology and humanity. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 3125 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos (Expo 2000 - Twipsy) 1998 coin.
