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300 Colones Founding of Alajuela
1981 year| Silver (.925) | 10.97 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica) |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1981 |
| Value | 300 Colones 300 CRC = USD 0.58 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 10.97 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#55674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Bust of Gregorio José Ramírez
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BICENTENARIO FUNDACION CIUDAD DE ALAJUELA
1782 1982
. GREGORIO JOSE RAMIREZ .
Translation: Bicentennial of the Founding of the City of Alajuela
Interesting fact
The 300 Colones (Founding of Alajuela) 1981 coin from Costa Rica is a non-circulating coin made of silver (.925) and weighs 10.97g. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of Alajuela, a city located in the Central Valley of Costa Rica. The coin features an image of the city's founder, Juan Gregorio Cañas, on one side, and the national coat of arms on the other. It was produced in a limited quantity of 5,000 units and is considered a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 300 Colones (Founding of Alajuela) 1981 coin.
