Costa Rica 50 Céntimos, 1937
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Colon
(1896 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
50 Centimos
Year
1937
Ruler
First Costa Rican Republic
(1848–1948)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
6.25
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.6
Demonetized
Yes
Description
50 Centimos from Costa Rica. Issued in 1937. Struck in Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.25 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 Central America Republic of Costa Rica)
- Reverse
- Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica" (Central America 50 Centimos National Bank of Costa Rica)
- Edge
- Smooth with lettering (National Bank of Costa Rica)
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