Costa Rica (Coins)

Area: 19,500 square miles                                                    Population: 2,800,000

An independent republic since 1821, part of the Central American Confederation from 1824 to 1838.

Monetary System

100 Centavos or Centimos = 1 Colon

1958 Costa Rica 5 Centimos (St) BU

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Obverse national arms (5 stars in shield). Rev. value within wreath. Gorgeous little brilliiant uncirculated example with full luster and tons of pizzazz. One sharp coin. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

COSTCN5C958

$1.50

1983 Costa Rica 20 Colones (St) - BU

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Obverse arms. Rev. value. Somewhat reflective steel coin with nice eye appeal for the issue. Sharply struck brilliant uncirculated issue. Coin looks dark in image due to reflection. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

COSTCN20C83

$2.00

1985 Costa Rica 20 Colones (St) - Choice AU

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Obverse coat of arms, date and origin. Rev. value within branches. Larger 31 mm reflective steel coin with only a trace of handling. Below average to average marks for the grade. Bright, gorgeous luster and strong eye appeal. (Image looks very dark due to reflective qualities of coin.)

Item Number

Price

COSTCN20C85

$1.25

1995 Costa Rica 5 Colones (Bra-St) - XF

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Obverse coat of arms, date and origin. Rev. value in wreath. This brass plated steel issue has wonderful golden color with a hint of attractive rose at very edge. Below average marks for the grade and wonderful natural eye appeal. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

COSTCN5C995

$0.85

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