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2 Colones
1954 year| Stainless steel | 12 g | 32 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 | 1954 |
| Value | 2 Colones (2 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
2
COLONES
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
2
Colones
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
2
Colones
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Smooth with engraved initials repeated 4 times. To be read with the obverse facing up.
Script: Latin
Lettering: B C C R -
Unabridged legend: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation: Central Bank of Costa Rica
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.Interesting fact
The 2 Colones 1954 coin from Costa Rica was designed by renowned Costa Rican artist, Juan Manuel Sánchez. The coin features the national coat of arms on one side and a portrait of Juan Santamaría, a national hero who played a significant role in the country's history, on the other. The coin's design is a nod to Costa Rica's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 1028000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Colones 1954 coin.
