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10 Colones (Attempt At Central American Unification)
Country: Costa Rica
Denomination: 10 Colones
10 CRC = 0.017 USD
Year: 1970
Material: Silver (.999)
Weight: 21.7 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 40 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: costa rica
Description:
Obverse
Costa Rica coat of arms. Seven stars represent the seven 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.
Reverse
Tree in front of 5 volcanoes.
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