5 Colones, Costa Rica

5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1997-1999 obverse image5 Colones, Costa Rica, 1997-1999 reverse image
5 Colones coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    1997-1999
  • Period:
    Second Costa Rican Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Chile, Santiago, Chile (1743-date), Fábrica de Moneda de Ibagué, Colombia (1982-date)
5 Colones Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.70-$52.99

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 belowValue in BrailleNOTE: size and space between letters varies in mintages

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Obverse

Description:


Costa Rican 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 oceans and sunrise on the left. NOTE: size and space between letters varies in mintages

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


n/a

Edge

Description:


Segmented (4 milled, 4 smooth)

5 Colones Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA AMERICA CENTRAL REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA 1999

Reverse:


5 COLONES ⠑ B.C.C.R.

5 Colones Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-aluminium-nickel

Size

5 Colones sizes
  • Weight:4 g
  • Diameter:21.6 mm
  • Thickness:1.50 mm
  • Edge:n/a
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