1000 Colones (Central American Independence) 1970 front 1000 Colones (Central American Independence) 1970 back
1000 Colones (Central American Independence) 1970 photo
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1000 Colones Central American Independence

1970 year
Gold (.900) 149.04 g 60 mm
Description
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
1970
Value
1000 Colones 1000 CRC = USD 1.93
Currency
Colón (1896-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
149.04 g
Diameter
60 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#26384
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Face on radient sun above mountains, water, and map; value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
INDEPENDENCIA DE CONTROAMERICA · 1821 15 DE SETIEMBRE 1971
556 900
1000
COLONES

Translation: Independence of Central America · 1821 15th of September 1971

Comment

Italcambio mint

Interesting fact

The 1000 Colones (Central American Independence) 1970 coin from Costa Rica made of Gold (.900) weighing 149.04 g is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only 1,000 coins minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1970  3000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Colones (Central American Independence) 1970 coin.