Costa Rica 5 Colones, 1997 – 1999

5 Colones aus Costa Rica. Ausgegeben von 1997 bis 1999. Geprägt in Copper-aluminium-nickel. Durchmesser 21.6 mm, Gewicht 4 g.

Avers

Costa Rican coat of arms. Seven stars represent the seven provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country's geographical situation between Atlantic and Pacific oceans and sunrise on the left. NOTE: size and space between letters varies in mintages (Republic of Costa Rica
Central America
Republic of Costa Rica)

Revers

Value above coffee branches and initials below Value in Braille NOTE: size and space between letters varies in mintages (5
Colones
5
Central Bank of Costa Rica)

Rand

Segmented (4 milled, 4 smooth)