10 Colones Attempt At Central American Unification

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1970
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 10 Colones
Currency Colón (1896-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 21.7 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 2.3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#192
Obverse description Costa Rica coat of arms. Seven stars represent the seven 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 script Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA - AMERICA CENTRAL 1970 - B.C.C.R.
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica - Central America Central Bank of Costa Rica)
Reverse description Tree in front of 5 volcanoes.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering LIBRE CREZCA FEGUNDO INTEGRACION Y DESARROLLO 10 COLONES
(Translation: Free Grow Fruitful Integration and Development 10 Colones)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1970 - Proof - 5 157
Numisquare ID 4618284010
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