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1 Colón
1961 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 10 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 | 1961 |
| Value | 1 Colón (1 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central 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 text
Script: Latin
Lettering: BNCR-BNCR-BNCR-BNCR
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, minted in 1961, has a unique feature. It's not widely known, but the coin's metal composition is 75% copper and 25% nickel, which gives it a distinctive reddish-brown color. This is different from many other coins of the time, which were often made of a silver-like alloy or a copper-rich material. The use of copper-nickel alloy in this coin adds to its distinctiveness and makes it stand out among other coins in circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Colón 1961 coin.
