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50 Céntimos
1935 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 6.25 g | 25.02 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Banco Internacional de Costa Rica |
| Period | First Republic (1848-1948) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 25.02 mm |
| Thickness | 1.62 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
"AMERICA CENTRAL" around value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Internacional de Costa Rica"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
50
CENTIMOS
B.I.C.R.
Unabridged legend:
America Central
50
Centimos
Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
Translation:
Central America
50
Centimos
International Bank of Costa Rica
Edge
Smooth with incused lettering
Script: Latin
Lettering: BICR - BICR - BICR - BICR -
Unabridged legend: Banco Internacional de Costa Rica
Translation: International Bank of Costa Rica
Comment
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 1935, 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. This design was created by the Costa Rican artist, Tomás Povedano, and it symbolizes the country's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Céntimos 1935 coin.
