| Issuer | Costa Rica |
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 100 Colones |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Dimensions | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.49 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#206 |
| Obverse description | Costa Rican Coat of Arms |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
AMERICA CENTRAL
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
B.C. CIEN COLONES C.R. (Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica 100 Colones) |
| Reverse description | Three birds in nest, date below |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | AÑO INTERNACIONAL DEL NIÑO
1979 (Translation: International Year of the Child) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1979 - - 9 500 1979 - Proof - 5 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8852473700 |
| Comments |
