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2 Colones Central Bank
1970 year| Silver (.999) | 4.30 g | 21.0 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 | 1970 |
| Value | 2 Colones 2 CRC = USD 0.0039 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 21.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Building of Central Bank in San José, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA 1950-1970
1000
2
COLONES
Translation: Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Italcambio mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 1970 Costa Rican 2 Colones silver coin is that it features the image of a quetzal bird on its obverse side. The quetzal is a symbol of freedom and beauty in Costa Rican culture, and it's also the name of the country's national bird.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Colones (Central Bank) 1970 coin.
