5 Céntimos (Leprosarium Coinage) 1942 front 5 Céntimos (Leprosarium Coinage) 1942 back
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5 Céntimos Leprosarium Coinage

1942 year
Copper-nickel - 15.1 mm
Description
Location
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Trade tokens › Leper colony tokens
Year
1942
Value
5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05&nbspCRC)
Currency
Colón (1896-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
15.1 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#299653
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath, star below B.N.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5 CENTIMOS
★ B.N. ★ C.R. ★

Translation:
Central America
5 Centimos
National Bank of Costa Rica

Edge

Plain

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942 B.N.C.R 2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Céntimos (Leprosarium Coinage) 1942 item.