© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Céntimos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2 g | 18 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 |
| Years | 1951-1976 |
| Value | 10 Centimos (10 céntimos) (0.10 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10
CENTIMOS
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
10
Centimos
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
10
Centimos
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Milled
Comment
KM# 185.3, large ships: