1 Colón coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1965 - 1978 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: 1 Colón

Value: 1 Colón (1.00 CRC)

Type: Standard circulation coin

Year: 1965 - 1978

Year: 1965 - 1978

Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)

Year demonetized: Yes

Composition: Copper-nickel

Composition details: .750 Copper, .250 Nickel

Diameter: 29 mm.

Thickness: 2.2 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 1954

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 1 COLON B.C.C.R.

Edge: Smooth with inscription

Edge lettering: BCCR

ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Mountain, Wreath, Boat and ship