5 Céntimos (Pattern) ND (1928) front 5 Céntimos (Pattern) ND (1928) back
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5 Céntimos Pattern ND

1928 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Pattern
Year
1928
Value
5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05&nbspCRC)
Currency
Colón (1896-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#304709
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5
CENTIMOS
G.C.R.

Translation: Central America

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Céntimos (Pattern) ND (1928) from Costa Rica made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin, with only 1000 pieces minted. It was designed by the Costa Rican artist, Tomás Povedano, and features the national coat of arms on one side and a pattern of stars and rays on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.