10 Céntimos
© Joseph Kunnappally
Features
| Country | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1951-1976 |
| Value | 10 Céntimos (0.10 CRC) |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.09 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.14 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| References |
KM#
185 Standard Catalog of World Coins
by George S. Cuhaj (Krause Publications) |
Obverse
Costa Rica coat of arms. Stars represent the Costa Rica provinces, three extinct volcanoes for the three mountain ranges, two ships symbolizing the country's geographical situation between atlantic and pacific ocean and sunrise on the left.
In 1964, the number of stars went from 5 to 7 as Puntarenas and Limon reached the province status
NOTE: size and space between letters varies in mintages. outer rim of Coat of Arms slightly different.
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
AMERICA CENTRAL
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1969
Reverse
Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Central de Costa Rica"
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
10 CENTIMOS
B.C.C.R.
Edge
Milled
See also
Manage my collection
To manage your collection, please log in.
| Year | Mintage | G | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | Frequency | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | 2,500,000 | 1.08 | 16% | KM#185.1, small ships, 5 stars in shield | ||||||||
| 1969 | 10,000,000 | 0.51 | 0.51 | 0.35 | 32% | KM# 185.2, small ships, 7 stars in shield | ||||||
| 1972 | 20,000,000 | 0.22 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 46% | KM# 185.3, large ships, 7 stars in shield | ||||||
| 1975 | 5,000,000 | 14% | KM# 185.3, large ships, 7 stars in shield | |||||||||
| 1976 | 40,000,000 | 0.39 | 0.43 | 49% | KM# 185.2, small ships, 7 stars in shield | |||||||
| 1976 | 5,000 | 3% | KM# 185.2, small ships, 7 stars in shield; Proof | |||||||||
Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as a measure, but they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging coins. Numista does not buy or sell coins.
Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.
Get this coin
Members from this site want to exchange this coin: cpdavey, deandemos, nyto, TheNoob, Quetzalkoala, Melvin, moneta, numislego, gringo.l, SRV5490, brugra, JOHNCR, Danthann, Buschigel, Swapandswap, Djmichigan, Animalhouse, BernardoH, AU24K, Rmunt, sergiopv, alema66, clamat, Acid Burn, elier.am85, mitino, King, Jieles, aleblond, nazz_n, Fabiano, Arpis …
(×60)Country: United States
Languages :
(×122)Country: United States
Languages :
(×182)Country: France
Languages :
(×5)Country: Spain
Languages :
(×28)Country: Vatican City
Languages :
Country: Costa Rica
Languages :
(×494)Country: Italy
Languages :
(×80)Country: France
Languages :
Country: Ukraine
Languages :
(×162)Country: United States
Languages :
(×150)Country: Italy
Languages :
(×5)Country: Costa Rica
Languages :
(×17)Country: United States
Languages :
(×127)Country: Germany
Languages :
(×66)Country: Italy
Languages :
Country: United States
Languages :
(×105)Country: United States
Languages :
Country: Belgium
Languages :
(×102)Country: United States
Languages :
(×121)Country: Netherlands
Languages :
(×1)Country: Spain
Languages :
(×62)Country: Uruguay
Languages :
(×77)Country: Spain
Languages :
(×127)Country: Austria
Languages :
(×115)Country: United States
Languages :
(×258)Country: Russia
Languages :
(×49)Country: Germany
Languages :
(×143)Country: France
Languages :
(×52)Country: Canada
Languages :
(×3)Country: United Arab Emirates
Languages :
(×26)Country: Brazil
Languages :
(×12)Country: Ecuador
Languages :
» See the details of the coins available for swap
Contribute to the catalog
Modify or add information about this coinMatch coins from past online sales