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50 Céntimos
| Stainless steel | 2.2 g | 19.0 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 | 1982-1990 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6833 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
NOTE: versions with thick-leafed and thin-
leafed wreath in mintages, size of letters varies also
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
50
CENTIMOS
B.C.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
50
Centimos
Banco Central de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
50
Centimos
Central Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although these coins have been demonetized, they are still redeemable at the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
KM#209.1: Large ships, letters incuse
KM#209.2: Small ships, thin wreath, letters in relief
Interesting fact
The 50 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica, made of stainless steel and weighing 2.2 grams, is interesting because it was designed by Costa Rican artist, Olga Escalante, and features the country's national flower, the Guaria Morada, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 42000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1990 | 24000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Céntimos 1982-1990 coin.
