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5 Céntimos
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 1 g | 15 mm |
| Location | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Government of Costa Rica (Gobierno de Costa Rica) |
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1905-1914 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 19 January 1924 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5 CENTIMOS
900 M * G.C.R. *
Unabridged legend: Gobierno de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
Government of Costa Rica
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Céntimos coin minted between 1905 and 1914 is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the iconic Mexican symbol, the Aztec sun stone, on its reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 | 535565 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 | 507212 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos 1905-1914 coin.
