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100 Colones Creole Swing, colourized
| Issuer | Banco Central de Costa Rica |
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| Year | 2025 |
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| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
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| Obverse description | The denomination '100' is prominently displayed in large numerals at the centre of the field, with the inscription 'COLONES' below. The outer legend 'REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA' arcs along the upper rim, while the secondary inscription 'BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA' appears in a smaller band immediately above the central numeral. A decorative segmented border runs along the lower inner ring. The coin presents a dark oxidised field contrasting with polished gilt lettering and numerals. |
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| Reverse description | A colourised depiction of a dancing couple performing the Swing Criollo occupies the central field, the male dancer dressed in a red jacket and black trousers, the female in a short red dress, both shown in dynamic motion and holding hands. The pair stands upon a stylised radiant dance floor rendered in gilt relief. A curved band of colourised musical notation in green fills the lower exergue, evoking the musical heritage of the dance. Decorative concentric circular motifs with coloured accents appear to the left of the composition, and the legend 'SWING CRIOLLO' arcs along the upper right rim, with the date '2025' below it. |
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Costa Rica's Banco Central has periodically issued colourized collector versions of circulating commemoratives, typically produced through private mint partnerships rather than the official Casa de Moneda facility. The "Creole Swing" designation refers to the musical and cultural heritage recognition series, part of broader Central American efforts to document Afro-Caribbean contributions to regional identity on official coinage.
Colourization on these pieces is applied post-strike, which affects their standing with some registry services.