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10 Colones
Country: Costa Rica
Denomination: 10 Colones
10 CRC = 0.017 USD
Year: 1995
Material: Brass plated Steel
Weight: 5.0 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 23.5 mm
Type: Common coin
Catalog list: costa rica
Description:
Obverse
Costa Rican coat of arms. Seven stars representing the seven provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country's geographical situation between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and sunrise on the left.
NOTE: Size and space between letters varies in mintages. Outer rim of coat of arms slightly different. Versions with smoking volcanoes and without smoke.
Reverse
Value above coffee branches and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica".Value in Braille.
NOTE: Versions with connected or crossed coffee branches in mintages.
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