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25 Colones 2nd coat of arms, non-magnetic, segmented edge

Issuer Banco Central de Costa Rica
Year 2001-2003
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description The second national coat of arms of Costa Rica occupies the central field, depicting three volcanic mountain ranges above a valley, two sailing ships on the Pacific and Atlantic oceans flanking the mountains, a rising sun in the upper left, and seven five-pointed stars arranged in an arc above the crest representing the seven provinces. The arms are enclosed within an oval cartouche framed by decorative branches. The legend REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA arcs above and AMERICA CENTRAL below the shield. The date of issue appears in the lower exergue beneath the coat of arms.
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Obverse lettering REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 2001
(Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica)
Reverse description The denomination 25 COLONES is inscribed prominently across the upper portion of the field in bold Latin characters. Below, two stylized coffee branches with leaves and berries flank the central design, referencing Costa Rica's principal agricultural product. The initials B.C.C.R. (Banco Central de Costa Rica) appear at the bottom of the field. The denomination is also rendered in Braille dots beneath the numeral, providing accessibility for visually impaired users.
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