10 Colones

€3,269.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1995
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Colones
CurrencyColón (1896-date)
CompositionBrass plated steel
Weight5.0 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#228.1, Schön#89
Obverse descriptionCosta Rican coat of arms. Seven stars representing the seven provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country`s geographical situation between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and sunrise on the left.  NOTE: Size and space between letters varies in mintages. Outer rim of coat of arms slightly different. Versions with smoking volcanoes and without smoke.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1995
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionValue above coffee branches and initials below Value in Braille.  NOTE: Versions with connected or crossed coffee branches in mintages.
Reverse scriptBraille, Latin
Reverse lettering10 COLONES ⠁⠚ B.C.C.R.
(Translation: 10 Colones 10 Central Bank of Costa Rica)
EdgeSegmented (4 smooth, 4 milled with 13 reeds)
Mint
Mintage1995  - - 15 000 000
Catalog ID8531289650
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