10 Colones


Copper-aluminium-nickel	5 g	24 mm

Description

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	1997-1999
Value	10 Colones 10 CRC = USD 0.019
Currency	Colón (1896-date)
Composition	Copper-aluminium-nickel
Weight	5 g
Diameter	24 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#5198
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

The value above coffee branches and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica" and the value in Braille

Scripts: Braille, Latin

Lettering:
10
COLONES
⠁⠚
B.C.C.R.

Unabridged legend:
10
Colones
⠁⠚
Banco Central de Costa Rica

Translation:
10
Colones
10
Central Bank of Costa Rica

Edge

Segmented (4 smooth, 4 milled with 14 reeds)

Comment

The size and space between letters vary depending on the year along with the outer rim of Coat of Arms slightly different, and finally versions with smoking volcanoes and without smoke on the obverse.

Interesting fact

The 10 Colones coin from Costa Rica features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On one side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Costa Rican oxcart, which is a symbol of the country's agricultural history and traditional way of life. On the other side, there is an image of a quetzal, a colorful bird that is native to Costa Rica and is considered a symbol of freedom and beauty. This design was created by Costa Rican artist, José Sancho, and it has been featured on the 10 Colones coin since its introduction in 1997.