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50 Colones Menelaus blue morpho, colourized
| Issuer | Banco Central de Costa Rica |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Technique | Colored, Milled |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA 50 COLONES (Translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central Bank of Costa Rica) |
| Reverse description | A colourized depiction of the Menelaus blue morpho butterfly (Morpho helenor marinita) occupies the centre of the reverse, its iridescent blue wings rendered in vivid applied colour against the metallic field. The legend 'BOSQUE TROPICAL NUBOSO' arcs above the central motif, identifying the tropical cloud forest habitat. Below the butterfly, the scientific name 'Morpho helenor marinita' and the common name 'Mariposa morfo' are inscribed, while the date '2023' appears within the design. Secondary data appears to the left of the central image. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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