1 Colón


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	10 g	29 mm

Description

Issuer	Costa Rica
Issuing entity	Banco National de Costa Rica
Period	First Republic (1848-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1937-1948
Value	1 Colón (1&nbspCRC)
Currency	Colón (1896-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	10 g
Diameter	29 mm
Thickness	2.0 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#4324
Rarity index	14%

Reverse

Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
1
COLON
B.N.C.R.

Unabridged legend:
America Central
1
Colon
Banco National de Costa Rica

Translation:
Central America
1
Colon
National Bank of Costa Rica

Edge

Smooth with Engraved Initials of Banc National Costa Rica repeated 4 times. With the reverse facing up.

Script: Latin

Lettering: B N C R -

Unabridged legend: Banco National de Costa Rica

Translation: National 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, minted between 1937 and 1948, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of a woman representing the republic, surrounded by the words "República de Costa Rica." The reverse side features a stunning depiction of the Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica's most iconic natural landmarks. This coin is not only a valuable collector's item but also a symbol of Costa Rican history and culture.