5 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1969 - 1978 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Costa Rica
Continents: North America
Groupings: Central America
Denomination: 5 Céntimos
Value: 5 Céntimos (0.05 CRC)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1969 - 1978
Year: 1969 - 1978
Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition details: .750 Copper, .250 Nickel
Diameter: 15 mm.
Thickness: 0.8 mm.
Weight: 1 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Obverse: Stars represent the Costa Rica provinces,volcanoes, two ships and sunrise
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1978
Obverse translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica
Reverse: Laurel wreath and initials of the Banco Central de Costa Rica
Reverse lettering: AMERICA CENTRAL 5 CENTIMOS B.C.C.R.
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Wreath
