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Commemorative coins of Costa Rica have been designed by the Central Bank of Costa Rica to celebrate special events. The following is a complete list of all commemorative coins issued by the BCCR. Table of contents
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In 1842, Costa Rica issued its first coins, 1 ⁄ 2 real and 1 escudo pieces. These were followed in 1847 by 1 real coins. In 1850, when the first peso coins were issued, gold coins were issued for 1 ⁄ 2, 1 and 2 escudos. The last coins denominated in reales were issued in 1850, whilst the last escudo coins were issued in 1864.
The mint in Costa Rica produced gold and silver coins for the republic from 1824–1838, and continued to produce gold coins in the republican style after forming an independent state. Costa Rica produced gold in denominations of 1 ⁄ 2, 1, 2, 4, and 8 escudos [2] [4] [6] and silver coins in denominations of 1 ⁄ 4, 1 ⁄ 2, 1 and 8 reales. [5]
5-sol French coin and silver coins – New France; Spanish-American coins- unofficial; Playing cards – 1685-1760s, sometimes officially New France; 15 and a 30-deniers coin known as the mousquetaire – early 17th century New France; Gold Louis – 1720 New France; Sol and Double Sol 1738–1764; English coins early 19th century
In Costa Rican history, gold was considered a symbol of authority and the items are testament to the craftmanship of the Pre-Columbian period. [ 2 ] The Museo Numismático (National Coin Museum) is also located in the same building on the ground level and features displays dating back to 1236, including coins, banknotes and unofficial items ...
In October 1971, the Bank of Jamaica asked the RCM to produce a commemorative ten-dollar coin in sterling silver, and a twenty-dollar gold coin of proof quality. Also in 1971, the RCM made coins for the Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, and the Isle of Man. [ 3 ] : 14 An order for 100 million general circulation five-centime and ten-centimo ...
Coins of Costa Rica (1 P) ... Pages in category "Coins by country" ... out of 6 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B.