Costa Rica 2 Colones, 1968 – 1978
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Colon
(1896 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Colones
Year
1968 – 1978
Ruler
Second Costa Rican Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
14
Diameter (mm)
32
Thickness (mm)
2.32
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Colones from Costa Rica. Issued from 1968 to 1978. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 32 mm and weighs 14 g.
- Obverse
- Costa Rica 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 ocean and sunrise on the left (Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica)
- Reverse
- Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica" (Central America)
- Edge
- Smooth with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | g | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 10M | € 0,74 | — | € 0,76 | € 1,10 | € 2,00 | € 2,20 | Schön# 46.2; VDM Metals | 56% | |
| 1972 | 2M | — | — | € 1,20 | € 1,20 | — | — | Schön# 46.2; VDM Metals | 24% | |
| 1970 | 1M | — | € 0,44 | € 0,93 | — | — | — | Schön# 46.1; Philadelphia Mint | 17% | |
| 1968 | 2M | — | — | € 0,99 | € 1,70 | — | — | Schön# 46.1; Royal British Mint | 32% |
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