Catalog
25 Céntimos Leprosarium Coinage
| Location | Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1937 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the Costa Rica coat of arms within a cartouche, depicting three volcanoes rising from the sea with two sailing ships and a rising sun, flanked by scrollwork. A central round hole pierces the upper field. The legend REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA curves along the left and right rim, with the date 1937 in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse description | Central denomination 25 CENTIMOS in large raised numerals and lettering within an open laurel wreath, with the central round hole positioned below. The legend AMERICA CENTRAL arcs across the upper field, and the issuer initials B.N.C.R. appear in the lower exergue beneath the hole. |
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| Mint | B.N.C.R Casa Nacional de Moneda de Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica (1828-1947) |
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