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500 Colones
| Issuer | Banco Central de Costa Rica |
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the denomination '500' rendered in large numerals dominating the dark copper-nickel center, with the word 'COLONES' inscribed below in a smaller font. A rectangular panel with fine microtext reading 'BCCR' appears beneath 'COLONES' as a security element. The legend 'BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA' arcs across the upper portion of the center field. The outer nickel brass ring bears the circular legend 'REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA' and is decorated with alternating rectangular recesses around the periphery, giving a segmented appearance to the rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the national coat of arms of Costa Rica in the copper-nickel center, depicting three volcanoes rising from the sea with a sailing ship below, a rising sun above the peaks, and seven stars arranged in an arc representing the seven provinces. A scroll above the shield bears the legend 'AMERICA CENTRAL', while the shield itself carries the inscription 'REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA'. The words 'LIBERTAD', 'PAZ', and 'DEMOCRACIA' are inscribed in the lower field of the center. The outer nickel brass ring features the motto 'VIVAN SIEMPRE EL TRABAJO Y LA PAZ' arcing around the upper portion, with the date '2021' prominently displayed at the base, flanked by small circular ornaments. |
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