500 Colones Republic, Costa Rica

500 Colones Republic, Costa Rica, 2023 obverse image500 Colones Republic, Costa Rica, 2023 reverse image
500 Colones Republic coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Costa Rica flagCosta Rica
  • Years of Minting:
    2023
  • Period:
    Second Costa Rican Republic (1948-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    n/a
500 Colones Republic Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$49.95

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

500 Colones Republic Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The first shield of Costa Rica adopted in 1848 and the current version, flag in centre.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

José María Castro Madriz

Obverse

Description:

Value and latent lettering with country name above

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

José María Castro Madriz

Edge

Description:

Reeded

500 Colones Republic Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA 500 COLONES 500 BCCR

Reverse:

175 AÑOS DE LA FUNDACIÓN DE LA REPÚBLICA 1848-2023 Tu emblema dignifica el santo patrio amor

500 Colones Republic Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in nickel brass ring

Size

500 Colones Republic sizes
  • Weight:10.5 g
  • Diameter:28 mm
  • Thickness:2.25 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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