5 Céntimos coin from Costa Rica (Republic of Costa Rica, República de Costa Rica). The coin was circulated in 1929 and will be picked randomly. Various grades from Good to Very fine. A photo is for advertising purposes only. The coin may have scratches, dirt, or damage from oxidation.
Country: Costa Rica
Continents: North America
Groupings: Central America
Denomination: 5 Céntimos
Value: 5 Céntimos (0.05 CRC)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1929
Numismatic period: Colón (1896 - now)
Year demonetized: Yes
Composition: Bronze
Composition details: .950 Copper, .040 Zinc, .010 Tin
Diameter: 15 mm.
Thickness: 0.9 mm.
Weight: 1 g.
Shape: Round
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Coin alignment ↑↓
Mint: United States Mint
Obverse: Five stars represent the five provinces, volcanoes, two ships and a sunrise
Obverse lettering: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA *1929*
Obverse translation: Republic of Costa Rica
Reverse: Laurel wreath
Reverse lettering: AMERICA CENTRAL 5 CENTIMOS G.C.R.
Reverse translation: Central America 5 Centimos
ℹ Themes: Coat of Arms, Wreath, Seals (Emblems), Stars, Wreaths
