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1 Colón
1954 year| Stainless steel | 8.667 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica) |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 1 Colón (1 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 8.667 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25115 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
1
COLON
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
1
Colon
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
1
Colon
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Smooth with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: BCCR
Unabridged legend: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation: Central Bank of Costa Rica
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.Interesting fact
The 1 Colón coin from Costa Rica, made of stainless steel and weighing 8.667 grams, is interesting because it was the first coin in the world to be made of stainless steel. It was introduced in 1954 and was a pioneering effort in the use of this material for coinage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 987000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Colón 1954 coin.
