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5 Céntimos BC CR separated
| Issuer | Banco Central de Costa Rica |
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| Year | 1951 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The Costa Rican national arms occupies the central field, depicting a shield bearing a landscape with three volcanoes rising above the sea, a rising sun, and two merchant ships, all surmounted by a castellated crest. Seven stars flank the base of the shield. The circular legend REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA runs along the upper periphery, while the date 1951 appears in the lower exergue flanked by two five-pointed stars. A beaded border frames the entire design. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1951 (Translation: Republic of Costa Rica) |
| Reverse description | The denomination 5 CENTIMOS is prominently displayed at centre within a wreath of laurel branches tied at the base. The legend AMERICA CENTRAL arcs along the upper periphery, while the abbreviated issuer name B.C. C.R. (Banco Central de Costa Rica) appears in the lower field beneath the wreath. A beaded border surrounds the entire reverse design. |
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