5 Colones coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1975 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 Colones
Value: 5 colones (5 CRC)
Type: Circulating commemorative coin
Year: 1975
Year: 1975
Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 30 mm.
Thickness: 2.4 mm.
Weight: 12 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: VDM Metals / Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke
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 B.C .CINCO COLONES C.R.
Obverse translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica Five Colones
Reverse: Coffee plant
Reverse lettering: ANIVERSARIO DEL BANCO CENTRAL 1950-1975
Reverse translation: Anniversary of the Central Bank
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Flower, Anniversaries and Jubilees, Banks, Plants