1 Colón (1965 - 1978)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Colón |
| Catalog Number | KM# 186 |
| Weight (g) | 9 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.05 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by D. Wedermann
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1954
Description:
Name of the country, national coat of arms, year of issue.
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
1954
Description:
Name of the country, national coat of arms, year of issue.
Reverse
Engraved by D. Wedermann
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
1
COLON
B.C.C.R.
Description:
Denomination in digits, inscription: "Central America. Central Bank of Costa Rica".
AMERICA CENTRAL
1
COLON
B.C.C.R.
Description:
Denomination in digits, inscription: "Central America. Central Bank of Costa Rica".
Edge
Lettering:
BCCR
Description:
Smooth with inscription: "Central Bank of Costa Rica".
BCCR
Description:
Smooth with inscription: "Central Bank of Costa Rica".
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 1,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1968 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1970 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1972 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1974 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1975 | 1,028,000 | Very Common | |
| 1976 | 12,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1976 | 5,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1977 | 22,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1978 | 10,000,000 | Very Common |