25 Céntimos (Piedfort) 1946 front 25 Céntimos (Piedfort) 1946 back
25 Céntimos (Piedfort) 1946 photo
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25 Céntimos Piedfort

1946 year
Nickel 7.44 g -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1946
Value
25 Centimos (25 céntimos) (0.25&nbspCRC)
Currency
Colón (1896-date)
Composition
Nickel
Weight
7.44 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#310047
Rarity index
97%

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 (Banco Nacional de Costa Rica)

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 25 Céntimos (Piedfort) 1946 from Costa Rica made of Nickel weighing 7.44 g is a rare and unique coin. It's interesting to note that this coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.