© Makake
© Makake
5 Céntimos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 1.0 g | 15 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 | 1951-1978 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1.0 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2983 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5
CENTIMOS
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend: Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Size and space between letters varies in mintages. Outer rim of Coat of Arms slightly different.has small ship, five stars, with BC to left of star and CR to right of star
KM# 184.1 has small ships, five stars and BCCR below
KM# 184.2 has small ships, seven stars and no flag.
KM# 184.3 has large ships, seven stars and flag on near ship.
1951 dated coins exist as both KM#184 and . All other dates are KM#184.
