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| Issuer | Banco Nacional de Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1946 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
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| Obverse description | The Costa Rican national coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting three volcanic mountain ranges beneath a rising sun, flanked by two sailing vessels representing the country's position between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Seven stars arranged in an arc above the shield represent the seven provinces, while the arms are encircled by a wreath. The encircling legend reads REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA, with the date 1946 positioned at the base. |
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| Reverse description | The denomination 25 CENTIMOS is displayed prominently in the center of the field, enclosed within a wreath of laurel branches. The legend AMERICA CENTRAL arcs along the upper periphery, while the initials B.N.C.R., standing for Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, appear below the central numeral, identifying the issuing institution. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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