25 Céntimos (Small size) 1983-1989 front 25 Céntimos (Small size) 1983-1989 back
25 Céntimos (Small size) 1983-1989 photo
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25 Céntimos Small size

 
Aluminium 1.05 g 17 mm
Description
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
1983-1989
Value
25 Centimos (25 céntimos) (0.25&nbspCRC)
Currency
Colón (1896-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.05 g
Diameter
17 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6956
Rarity index
7%

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

Milled

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 was designed by sculptor and engraver, José Sancho, and features a portrait of Juan Santamaría, a national hero who played a significant role in the country's history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1983  60000000 - - - - - -
1986  60000000 - - - - - -
1989  60000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Céntimos (Small size) 1983-1989 coin.