20 Colones Venus of Milo

Issuer Costa Rica
Year 1970
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 Colones
Currency Colón (1896-date)
Composition Silver (.999)
Weight 43.70 g
Diameter 50.8 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#193
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 Venus de Milo
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering EL ARTE UNIVERSAL VENUS DE MILO 20 COLONES
(Translation: Universal Art Venus de Milo)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1970 - Proof - 7 500
Numisquare ID 5584151070
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