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2 Colones
| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 1.556 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1897-1928 |
| Value | 2 Colones (2 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 1.556 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#33618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 74% |
Reverse
Bust of Christopher Columbus facing right with the denomination below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
DOS COLONES
Translation:
Central America
Two Colones
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Colones 1897-1928 coin from Costa Rica is that it was the first coin to feature the image of a local figure, Juan Santamaria, who was a national hero and a prominent figure in Costa Rican history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 125000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 13030 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Colones 1897-1928 coin.
