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100 Colones International Year of the Child
1979 year| Silver (.925) | 35 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica) |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 100 Colones 100 CRC = USD 0.19 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 2.49 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26951 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 48% |
Reverse
Three birds in nest, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AÑO INTERNACIONAL DEL NIÑO
1979
Translation: International Year of the Child
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Colones (International Year of the Child) 1979 coin from Costa Rica features a unique design, with a portrait of a child on the obverse side and the national coat of arms on the reverse side. This coin was minted to commemorate the International Year of the Child, which was declared by the United Nations in 1979 to promote the rights and well-being of children around the world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Colones (International Year of the Child) 1979 coin.
