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10 Céntimos
| Brass | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Banco National de Costa Rica |
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1947 |
| Value | 10 Centimos (10 céntimos) (0.10 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8744 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco nacional of Costa Rica" divided by wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10
CENTIMOS
B.N. C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
10
Centimos
Banco nacional de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
10
Centimos
National Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Examples exist with and without engraver’s initials.