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| Issuer | Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1889-1893 |
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| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25) |
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| Reverse description | The denomination numeral '25' and the word CENTAVOS are boldly displayed at the centre of the field, enclosed within an open laurel wreath tied with a ribbon bow at the base. The legend AMERICA CENTRAL curves along the upper periphery, while the fineness designation '9DS.' appears to the lower left and the mint attribution 'HEATON BIRMM.' is inscribed along the lower rim. A small five-pointed star is visible to the lower right, and the design is framed by a beaded border throughout. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Mintage | 1889 HEATON - Over-dates 1889/8, 89/93, and 89/99 exist - 410,000 1889 HEATON - Proof - 1890 HEATON - Over-date 1890/80 exists - 395,442 1892 HEATON - - 440,443 1893 HEATON - - 620,000 |
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