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| Issuer | Government of Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1920-1941 |
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| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Costa Rica at center, featuring three volcanoes rising from the sea with a sailing vessel in the foreground, a rising sun above the peaks, and seven stars arranged in an arc at the top of the shield. The shield is flanked by ornate scrolled mantling. The circular legend REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA runs along the upper periphery, while the date — flanked by two six-pointed stars — appears at the base of the coin. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the bold denomination numeral '5' above the word CENTIMOS at center, all enclosed within a wreath of laurel and olive branches tied at the base with a ribbon bow. The legend AMERICA CENTRAL curves along the upper periphery, flanked by small stars. The mint mark G.C.R. (Gobierno de Costa Rica) appears at the lower right, outside the wreath. |
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