50 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1965 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: 50 Céntimos

Value: 50 Céntimos (0.50 CRC)

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1965

Year: 1965

Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)

Year demonetized: Yes

Composition: Copper-nickel

Composition details: .750 Copper, .250 Nickel

Diameter: 26 mm.

Thickness: 1.8 mm.

Weight: 7.1 g.

Shape: Round

Technique: Milled

Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓

Obverse: Seven stars represent the seven provinces, volcanoes, two ships and a 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 50 CENTIMOS B.C.C.R.

Edge: Smooth with inscription

Edge lettering: B.C.C.R.

ℹ Themes: Mountain, Boat and ship