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25 Céntimos Piedfort
1946 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | 25 Centimos (25 céntimos) (0.25 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
25
CENTIMOS
B.N. C.R.
Translation:
Central America
National Bank of Costa Rica
Interesting fact
The Pattern 25 Céntimos (Piedfort) 1946 from Costa Rica made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by the Costa Rican artist, Tomás Povedano, and features the national coat of arms on one side and a portrait of the country's founder, Juan Santamaría, on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
