Costa Rica 2 Colones, 1948

2 Colones from Costa Rica. Issued in 1948. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 32 mm and weighs 14 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 "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica" (Central America
2
Colones
National Bank of Costa Rica)

Edge

Smooth with lettering (National Bank of Costa Rica)