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5 Colones
| Copper-aluminium-nickel | 4 g | 21.6 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 | 1997-1999 |
| Value | 5 Colones 5 CRC = USD 0.0096 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-aluminium-nickel |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 21.6 mm |
| Thickness | 1.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6922 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Value above coffee branches and initials below
Value in Braille
NOTE: size and space between letters varies in mintages
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
5
COLONES
⠑
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
5
Colones
⠑
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
5
Colones
5
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Segmented (4 milled, 4 smooth)