PCGS

5 Centimos –

Standard circulation coins

Context

Years: 1905–1914

Issuing organization: Government of Costa Rica

Demonetization: 19 January 1924

Total mintage: 1,942,777

Material

Diameter: 15 mm

Weight: 1 g

Silver weight: 0.90 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (90% Silver, 10% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #145

Numista: #8735

Value

Exchange value: 0.05 CRC

Bullion value: $2.47

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA

*1910*

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA

*1910*

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Inscription:

AMERICA CENTRAL

5 CENTIMOS

900 M * G.C.R. *

Translation:

CENTRAL AMERICA

5 CENTIMOS

900 M * G.C.R. *

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
United States Mint of Philadelphia	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1905	—	500,000
1910	—	400,000
1912	—	535,565
1914	—	507,212

🌱 Fairly Common