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50 Céntimos
1948 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Banco National de Costa Rica |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#54603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
50
CENTIMOS
B.N.C.R
Unabridged legend:
America Central
50
Centimos
Banco National de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
50
Centimos
National Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Smooth with text (exist in position A and B)
Script: Latin
Lettering: BNCR-BNCR-BNCR-BNCR
Unabridged legend: Banco National de Costa Rica
Translation: National Bank of Costa Rica
Comment
KM#182 doesn't exist in latest editions of Krause & Mishler.Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
Interesting fact
The 50 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica, minted in 1948, has an interesting feature. It bears the image of a woman on its obverse side, who is believed to be a representation of the indigenous people of Costa Rica, specifically the Chorotega tribe. This design was chosen to honor the country's rich cultural heritage and to recognize the contributions of its indigenous peoples.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Céntimos 1948 coin.
