Edge Lettered
Face value 25 centimos
Grade F
Metal Copper-Nickel
Mint Philadelphia, USA
Year of issue 1935
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Costa Rica, Republic of
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1935
Grade: F/VF
Mintage 1,200,000
Value: 25 Céntimos (0.25)
Currency: Colón (1896-date)
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 3.3 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Thickness: 1.05 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 171
Obverse:
Costa Rica coat of arms. Five stars represent the five provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country's geographical situation between atlantic and pacific ocean and sunrise on the left.
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
AMERICA CENTRAL
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
· 1935 ·
Translation:
Republic of Costa Rica
Central America
Republic of Costa Rica
Reverse:
Value within wreath.
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
25
CENTIMOS
B. I. C. R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
25
Centimos
Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
25
Centimos
International Bank of Costa Rica
Edge:
Smooth.
Lettering: BICR - BICR - BICR - BICR -
Unabridged legend: Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
Translation: International Bank of Costa Rica
Mint:
United States Mint, Philadelphia, United States (1792-date).
Reference : KM# 171
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Collection : South & Central America coins