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10 Colones
| Stainless steel | 8.45 g | 28.3 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 | 1983-1992 |
| Value | 10 Colones (10 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Diameter | 28.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.89 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#3270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Octagonal rim
Value above coffee branches, ribbon behind value and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Value in Braille
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
10
COLONES
⠁⠚
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
10
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 Colones coin from Costa Rica, made of stainless steel and weighing 8.45g, has a unique feature - it has a security thread embedded in the metal that glows pink when held under ultraviolet light. This feature was introduced as an anti-counterfeiting measure and is a distinct characteristic of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1992 | 25000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Colones 1983-1992 coin.
