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2 Colones
1948 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 14 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Banco National de Costa Rica |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 2 Colones (2 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8888 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
2
COLONES
B.N.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
2
Colones
Banco National de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
2
Colones
National Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Smooth with lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: BNCR - BNCR - BNCR - BNCR -
Unabridged legend: Banco National de Costa Rica
Translation: National 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 1948 coin from Costa Rica has a unique feature - it has a concentric reeding on the edges, which means that the grooves on the edges of the coin are not straight, but instead form a series of concentric circles. This feature was added to prevent counterfeiting and to make the coin more easily identifiable as authentic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 1375000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Colones 1948 coin.
