© German Gomez
© German Gomez
500 Colones Bicentenary of Independence ND
2021 year| Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring | 10.5 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica) |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2021 |
| Value | 500 Colones 500 CRC = USD 0.96 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring |
| Weight | 10.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 2.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Torch, country map, and globe
Script: Latin
Lettering:
200 AÑOS DE INDEPENDENCIA
LIBERTAD · PAZ
DEMOCRACIA
Isla del Coco
LIBERTAD PAZ DEMOCRACIA
· 1821 - 2021 ·
Translation:
200 Years of Independence
Cocos Island
Freedom Peace Democracy
Edge
Smooth with five reeded sections
Comment
Issue date (Circulation): 28th September, 2021.Issue date (Proof): 26th November, 2021.
Interesting fact
The 500 Colones coin from Costa Rica has a unique feature - it has a bimetallic design, with a copper-nickel center surrounded by a nickel brass ring. This makes it stand out from other coins and adds to its collectible value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (2021) | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Colones (Bicentenary of Independence) ND (2021) coin.
