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© Makake
100 Colones
2000 year| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 9.1 g | 29.5 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 |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 100 Colones 100 CRC = USD 0.19 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6958 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value above coffee branches and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Value in Braille
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
100
COLONES
⠁⠚⠚
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
100
Colones
⠁⠚⠚
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
100
Colones
100
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Segmented (4 smooth, 4 milled)
Interesting fact
The 100 Colones coin from Costa Rica, made of Copper-aluminium-nickel and weighing 9.1g, has a unique feature - it is one of the few coins in the world that has a hole in the center. This hole is not just for aesthetics, but it also serves a practical purpose. It allows the coin to be easily distinguishable from other coins, and it also helps to prevent counterfeiting. This coin is a great example of how design and security features can come together to create a unique and secure currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Colones 2000 coin.
