5 Colones New Carthage
1970 year| Silver (.999) | 10.78 g | 28.09 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica) |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 5 Colones 5 CRC = USD 0.0096 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 10.78 g |
| Diameter | 28.09 mm |
| Thickness | 2.24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#29971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Portrait facing 3/4 left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IV CENTENARIO FUNDACION DE CARTAGO
MUY NOBLE Y LEAL
JUAN VAZQUEZ DE CORONADO 1564 1964
5
COLONES
Translation:
4th Centenary of the Foundation of Cartago
Very Noble and Loyal
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Italcambio mintInteresting fact
The 5 Colones (New Carthage) 1970 coin from Costa Rica is a unique piece with a fascinating history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus. The coin's design features an image of Columbus' ship, the Santa Maria, on the obverse, and the coat of arms of Costa Rica on the reverse. The coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5157 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Colones (New Carthage) 1970 coin.
