10 Colones, Costa Rica

10 Colones, Costa Rica, 1995 obverse image10 Colones, Costa Rica, 1995 reverse image
10 Colones coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1995
  • Period:
    Second Costa Rican Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
10 Colones Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$9.99

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

10 Colones Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Value above coffee branches and initials belowValue in Braille.NOTE: Versions with connected or crossed coffee branches in mintages.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Costa Rican coat of arms. Seven stars representing the seven provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country's geographical situation between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and sunrise on the left. NOTE: Size and space between letters varies in mintages. Outer rim of coat of arms slightly different. Versions with smoking volcanoes and without smoke.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Segmented (4 smooth, 4 milled with 13 reeds)

10 Colones Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1995

Reverse:


10 COLONES ⠁⠚ B.C.C.R.

10 Colones Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass plated steel

Size

10 Colones sizes
  • Weight:5.0 g
  • Diameter:23.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.7 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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