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100 Colones Manatee
1974 year| Silver (.500) (Copper .500) | 31.65 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 | 1974 |
| Value | 100 Colones 100 CRC = USD 0.19 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) (Copper .500) |
| Weight | 31.65 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Manatee, denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
100 COLONES
Translation: Central America
Engraver: Norman Sillman
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 100 Colones (Manatee) 1974 coin from Costa Rica is interesting because it features a unique design of a manatee, a large aquatic mammal, on its obverse side. This coin was part of a series of non-circulating coins issued by Costa Rica in the 1970s to promote the country's wildlife and natural resources. The coin's design was created by Costa Rican artist, Rafael Chaves, and it is considered a rare and collectible item among coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7599 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Colones (Manatee) 1974 coin.
