5 Colones, Costa Rica

5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1995 obverse image5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1995 reverse image
5 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)
5 Colones Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.00-$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:


Value above coffee branches and initials at bottomValue in Braille

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


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:


Segmented (4 milled, 4 smooth)

5 Colones Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERCIA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1995

Reverse:


5 COLONES ⠑ B.C.C.R.

5 Colones Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass plated steel

Size

5 Colones sizes
  • Weight:4.03 g
  • Diameter:21.1 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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