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20 Colones Venus of Milo
1970 year| Silver (.999) | 43.70 g | 50.8 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 | 20 Colones 20 CRC = USD 0.039 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 43.70 g |
| Diameter | 50.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Venus de Milo
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EL ARTE UNIVERSAL VENUS DE MILO
20
COLONES
Translation: Universal Art Venus de Milo
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Italcambio mintInteresting fact
The 1970 Costa Rican 20 Colones coin featuring the Venus of Milo is a unique piece, as it was minted with a .999 silver fineness, which is unusually high for a coin. Most coins have a lower silver content, typically .900 or .925, so this coin stands out for its exceptionally high silver purity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 7500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Colones (Venus of Milo) 1970 coin.
