5 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1951 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Costa Rica
Continents: North America
Groupings: Central America
Denomination: 5 Céntimos
Value: 5 Céntimos (0.05 CRC)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1951
Year: 1951
Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Copper-nickel
Composition details: .750 Copper, .250 Nickel
Diameter: 15 mm.
Thickness: 1 mm.
Weight: 1 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Obverse: Stars represent the Costa Rica provinces,volcanoes, two ships and sunrise
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1978
Obverse translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica
Reverse: Laurel wreath and initials of the Banco Central de Costa Rica
Reverse lettering: AMERICA CENTRAL 5 CENTIMOS B.C.C.R.
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Wreath
