Costa Rica 20 Colones, 1975
Central Bank
Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Colon
(1896 – 9999)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
20 Colones
Year
1975
Ruler
Second Costa Rican Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
20
Diameter (mm)
35.75
Thickness (mm)
2.72
Demonetized
Yes
Description
20 Colones from Costa Rica. Issued in 1975. Struck in Nickel. Measures 35.75 mm and weighs 20 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 Central Bank - Twenty Colones - de Costa Rica)
- Reverse
- Guarianthe skinneri Orchid (Anniversary of the Central Bank)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1975) | 2M | € 4,60 | € 4,60 | € 7,60 |
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