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25 Céntimos Magnetic
1980 year| Nickel clad steel (88% Steel, 12% Nickel) | 3.25 g | 23 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 | 1980 |
| Value | 25 Centimos (25 céntimos) (0.25 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel (88% Steel, 12% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#7408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
25
CENTIMOS
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
25
Centimos
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
25
Centimos
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Smooth with lettering
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 25 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica has a unique feature - it is magnetic. This is due to the presence of nickel in the coin's composition, which makes it respond to magnetic fields. This feature can be useful for people who need to distinguish between similar-looking coins, or for those who are interested in collecting coins with unique properties.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Céntimos (Magnetic) 1980 coin.
