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500 Colones Republic ND
2023 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 | 2023 |
| 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#376569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
The first shield of Costa Rica adopted in 1848 and the current version, flag in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
175 AÑOS DE LA FUNDACIÓN DE LA REPÚBLICA
1848-2023
Tu emblema dignifica el santo patrio amor
Translation:
175 Years of the Foundation of the Republic
Your emblem dignifies the holy country love
Designer: José María Castro Madriz
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue date: 31st August, 2023
The legend “Your emblem dignifies the holy country love” on the reverse is located next to the word “República” in the inner circle.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the national hero of Costa Rica, Juan Santamaría, on the obverse (front side), who is celebrated for his bravery in the Battle of Rivas in 1856.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (2023) | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Colones (Republic) ND (2023) coin.
