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10 Céntimos
| 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 | 1920-1922 |
| Value | 10 Centimos (10 céntimos) (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#8741 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the government of Costa Rica at bottom right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10
CENTIMOS
G.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
10
Centimos
Gobierno de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
10
Centimos
Government 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 1920-1922 is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the iconic Mexican symbol, the Aztec sun stone, on its reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 GCR | 845491 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 GCR | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 GCR | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Céntimos 1920-1922 coin.
