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5 Céntimos
1942 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Banco National de Costa Rica |
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30955 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 42% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath, star below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5
CENTIMOS
* B.N. * C.R. *
Unabridged legend:
America Central
5
Centimos
Banco National de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
5
Centimos
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Plain
Comment
This issue was struck over 2 Centimos, KM#144.Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
Interesting fact
The 5 Céntimos 1942 coin from Costa Rica has a unique feature - it has a small hole in the center, which was designed to help illiterate people recognize the coin's value. This hole was a common feature in many coins from Costa Rica during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 274342 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos 1942 coin.
