1 Colón

€4,324.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1937-1948
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Colón (1 CRC)
CurrencyColón (1896-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight10 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness2.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#177
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 1948
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionValue within a laurel wreath and initials of the `Banco Nacional de Costa Rica`
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringAMERICA CENTRAL 1 COLON B.N.C.R.
(Translation: Central America 1 Colon National Bank of Costa Rica)
EdgeSmooth with Engraved Initials of Banc National Costa Rica
Mint
Mintage1937  - - 300 000
1937  - Proof; In Sets only -
1948  - - 1 350 000
1948  - Specimen -
Catalog ID5929091650
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