5 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1979 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Costa Rica
Continents: North America
Groupings: Central America
Denomination: 5 Céntimos
Value: 5 Céntimos (0.05 CRC)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1979
Year: 1979
Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Diameter: 15 mm.
Thickness: 0.8 mm.
Weight: 1 g.
Shape: Round
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: Casa de Moneda de Guatemala
Obverse: Seven stars represent the seven provinces, volcanoes, two ships and a sunrise
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1979
Obverse translation: Republic of Costa Rica Central America Republic of Costa Rica 1979
Reverse: Laurel wreath and initials of the Banco Central de Costa Rica
Reverse lettering: AMERICA CENTRAL 5 CENTIMOS B.C.C.R.
Reverse translation: Central America 5 Centimos Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica)
Edge: Reeded
ℹ Themes: Coats of Arms, Wreaths