1 Colón

€9,390.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1935
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Colón (1 CRC)
CurrencyColón (1896-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#173
Obverse descriptionCosta Rica coat of arms. Five stars represent the five provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country`s geographical situation between atlantic and pacific ocean and sunrise on the left
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA · AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1935
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionValue within a laurel wreath and initials of the `Banco Internacional de Costa Rica`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAMERICA CENTRAL 1 COLON B.I.C.R.
(Translation: Central America 1 Colon International Bank of Costa Rica)
EdgeSmooth with incuse lettering
Mint
Mintage1935  - Minted in 1936 - 350 000
Catalog ID1160727210
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