20 Colones Central Bank

€10,182.00
IssuerCosta Rica
Year1975
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value20 Colones (20 CRC)
CurrencyColón (1896-date)
CompositionNickel
Weight20.0 g
Dimensions35.75 mm
Thickness2.72 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#205
Obverse descriptionCosta 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 scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA B.C. VEINTE COLONES C.R.
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica Central Bank - Twenty Colones - de Costa Rica)
Reverse descriptionGuarianthe skinneri Orchid
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringANIVERSARIO DEL 1950 1975 BANCO CENTRAL
(Translation: Anniversary of the Central Bank)
EdgeReeded
Mint
MintageND (1975)  - - 1 995 111
Catalog ID5363742650
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