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100 Colones – Costa Rica

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: International Year of the Child
Context
Year: 1979
Issuer: Costa Rica Issuer flag
Issuing organization: Central Bank of Costa Rica
Period:
Second Republic
(since 1948)
Currency:
Colón
(since 1896)
Total mintage: 14,500
Material
Diameter: 42 mm
Weight: 35 g
Silver weight: 32.38 g
Thickness: 2.49 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard206
Numista: #26951
Value
Exchange value: 100 CRC
Bullion value: $88.89

Obverse

Inscription:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA

AMERICA CENTRAL

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA

B.C. CIEN COLONES C.R.
Translation:
REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA

CENTRAL AMERICA

REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA

B.C. ONE HUNDRED COLONES C.R.
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish

Reverse

Inscription:
AÑO INTERNACIONAL DEL NIÑO

1979
Translation:
International Year of the Child

1979
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Bird
Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mints

NameMark
Sherritt Mint—

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1979—9,500
1979—5,000Proof
🌟 Limited