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500 Colones Public Education
1970 year| Gold (.900) | 74.92 g | 55 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 | 500 Colones 500 CRC = USD 0.96 |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 74.92 g |
| Diameter | 55 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#26383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CENTENARIO DE LA EDUCACION PUBLICA GRATUITA Y OBLIGATORIA
1869 1969
JESUS JIMENEZ
900
500
COLONES
Translation: Centenary of Free and Compulsory Public Education
Comment
Italcambio mintInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 500 Colones (Public Education) 1970 coin from Costa Rica is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the country's public education system. The coin's design features an image of a teacher and students in a classroom, symbolizing the importance of education in Costa Rican society.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 3507 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Colones (Public Education) 1970 coin.
