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25 Céntimos Non-Magnetic
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.4 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 |
| Years | 1967-1978 |
| Value | 25 Centimos (25 céntimos) (0.25 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and abbreviation 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
Plain with lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering: BCCR - BCCR - BCCR - BCCR -
Unabridged legend: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation: Central Bank of Costa Rica
Comment
Note: size and space between letters varies in mintages. Different decoration of rim.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, made of Copper-nickel, has a unique feature - it's non-magnetic. This is because Copper-nickel is a non-magnetic alloy, unlike other metals like iron or nickel that are magnetic. This makes the coin stand out from other coins that are made of magnetic materials.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 (1970) | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1976 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Céntimos (Non-Magnetic) 1967-1978 coin.
