1000 Colones Central American Independence, Costa Rica

1000 Colones Central American Independence, Costa Rica, 1970 obverse image1000 Colones Central American Independence, Costa Rica, 1970 reverse image
1000 Colones Central American Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1970
  • Period:
    Second Costa Rican Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
1000 Colones Central American Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.99-$325.00

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

1000 Colones Central American Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Face on radient sun above mountains, water, and map; value below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of Arms, date below

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

1000 Colones Central American Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA - AMERICA CENTRAL AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1970 - B.C.C.R.

Reverse:

INDEPENDENCIA DE CONTROAMERICA · 1821 15 DE SETIEMBRE 1971 556 900 1000 COLONES

1000 Colones Central American Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

1000 Colones Central American Independence sizes
  • Weight:149.04 g
  • Diameter:60 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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