Costa Rica 5 Colones, 1970
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Information
Country
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Currency
Colon
(1896 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Colones
Year
1970
Ruler
Second Costa Rican Republic
(1948–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
10.78
Diameter (mm)
28.09
Thickness (mm)
2.24
Description
5 Colones from Costa Rica. Issued in 1970. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 28.09 mm and weighs 10.78 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 Central Bank of Costa Rica)
- Reverse
- Portrait facing 3/4 left (4th Centenary of the Foundation of Cartago Very Noble and Loyal)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 5.2K | Proof |
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