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10 Céntimos
| Stainless steel (17% Chrome) | 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 | 1953-1967 |
| Value | 10 Centimos (10 céntimos) (0.10 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel (17% Chrome) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
The value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica" (BCCR)
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
Reeded
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.Interesting fact
The 10 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica, made of stainless steel with 17% Chrome, has a unique feature - it is one of the few coins in the world that has a circular rim. Most coins have a flat or milled rim, but this Costa Rican coin has a rounded rim, giving it a distinctive look.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5290000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 (1959) | 10470000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 5500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Céntimos 1953-1967 coin.
