1 Colón, Costa Rica

1 Colón, Costa Rica, 1937-1948 obverse image1 Colón, Costa Rica, 1937-1948 reverse image
1 Colón coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1937-1948
  • Period:
    First Costa Rican Republic (1848-1948)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
1 Colón Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.69-$275.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Colón Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the Banco Nacional de Costa Rica

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


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

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Smooth with Engraved Initials of Banc National Costa Rica repeated 4 times. With the reverse facing up.

1 Colón Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


. REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA . AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1948

Reverse:


AMERICA CENTRAL 1 COLON B.N.C.R.

1 Colón Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

1 Colón sizes
  • Weight:10 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:2.0 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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