Costa Rica 10 Céntimos, 1929
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Colon
(1896 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Centimos
Year
1929
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
18
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Centimos from Costa Rica. Issued in 1929. Struck in Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Costa Rica coat of arms. Five stars represent the five 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)
- Reverse
- Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the government of Costa Rica at bottom (Central America 10 Centimos Government of Costa Rica)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 GCR | 500K | € 1,40 | € 2,00 |
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