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5 Céntimos
| Brass | 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 | 1920-1941 |
| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath; small letters "C" and "R" in the stars.
Note: "GCR" at bottom right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* AMERICA CENTRAL *
5
CENTIMOS
C R
G. C. R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
5
Centimos
Costa Rica
Gobierno de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
5
Centimos
Government of Costa Rica
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.Interesting fact
The 5 Céntimos coin minted between 1920 and 1941 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 GCR | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 GCR | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 GCR | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 GCR | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 GCR | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 GCR | 1300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 GCR | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos 1920-1941 coin.
