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1000 Colones (Central American Independence) – Costa Rica

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 150th Anniversary of Central American Independence

Costa Rica

Context

Year: 1970

Issuer: Costa Rica

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Costa Rica

Period:

Second Republic

(since 1948)

Currency:

Colón

(since 1896)

Total mintage: 3,000

Material

Diameter: 60 mm

Weight: 149.04 g

Gold weight: 134.14 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #199

Numista: #26384

Value

Exchange value: 1000 CRC

Bullion value: $22328.76

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms with date.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA - AMERICA CENTRAL

AMERICA CENTRAL

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA

1970 - B.C.C.R.

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA - CENTRAL AMERICA

CENTRAL AMERICA

REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA

1970 - B.C.C.R.

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Sun over mountains, water, and map; value below.

Inscription:

INDEPENDENCIA DE CONTROAMERICA · 1821 15 DE SETIEMBRE 1971

556 900

1000

COLONES

Translation:

Independence of Central America · 1821 15 September 1971

556 900

1000

Colones

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1970	—	3,000	Proof

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