25 Céntimos


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	3.45 g	23 mm

Description

Issuer	Costa Rica
Issuing entity	Banco National de Costa Rica
Period	First Republic (1848-1948)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1937-1948
Value	25 Centimos (25 céntimos) (0.25&nbspCRC)
Currency	Colón (1896-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	3.45 g
Diameter	23 mm
Thickness	1.24 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#3980
Rarity index	9%

Reverse

Value within a laurel wreath and abbreviation of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica".

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
25
CENTIMOS
B.N.C.R.

Unabridged legend:
America Central
25
Centimos
Banco National de Costa Rica

Translation:
Central America
25
Centimos
National Bank of Costa Rica

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: BNCR - 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 25 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica, minted between 1937 and 1948, has an interesting feature. It was designed by Costa Rican artist, Tomás Povedano, who was known for his sculptures and medals. Povedano's design for the coin features a portrait of a woman representing the republic, surrounded by the words "República de Costa Rica" and the coin's denomination. This design was unique to Costa Rican coins at the time and added a touch of artistry to the currency.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1937	1600000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1948	9200000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Céntimos 1937-1948 coin.