2 Colones (1968 - 1978)
Features
| Denomination | 2 Colones |
| Catalog Number | KM# 187.2 |
| Weight (g) | 14.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.35 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
. 1978 .
Description:
Name of the country, national coat of arms, year of issue.
REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA
. 1978 .
Description:
Name of the country, national coat of arms, year of issue.
Reverse
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
2
COLONES
B.C.C.R.
Description:
Denomination in digits, inscription: "Central America. Central Bank of Costa Rica".
AMERICA CENTRAL
2
COLONES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1970 | 1,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1972 | 2,000,000 | Very Common | |
| 1978 | 10,000,000 | Very Common |