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10 Centavos
| Brass | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Location | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Government of Costa Rica (Gobierno de Costa Rica) |
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1917-1919 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the Government of Costa Rica.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10
CENTAVOS
G.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
10
Centavos
Gobierno de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
10
Centavos
Government of Costa Rica
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from 1917-1919 has a unique feature - it has a hole in the center, which was designed to help prevent counterfeiting. This hole was a result of a process called "punching," where a metal rod was inserted through the center of the coin to create a small opening. This feature is not found in many other coins, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 GCR | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 GCR | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 GCR | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1917-1919 coin.
