5 Colones, Costa Rica

5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1993 obverse image5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1993 reverse image
5 Colones coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1993
  • Period:
    Second Costa Rican Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
5 Colones Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$27.55

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

5 Colones Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


Heptagonal rimValue above coffee branches, ribbon behind value and initials of the Banco Central de Costa RicaValue in Braille

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Heptagonal rim 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

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Reeded

5 Colones Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1993

Reverse:


5 COLONES ⠑ B.C.C.R.

5 Colones Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel plated steel

Size

5 Colones sizes
  • Weight:7.25 g
  • Diameter:25.9 mm
  • Thickness:1.97 mm
  • Edge:Reeded
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