50 Céntimos (Leprosarium Coinage) 1937 front 50 Céntimos (Leprosarium Coinage) 1937 back
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50 Céntimos Leprosarium Coinage

1937 year
Copper-nickel - 25 mm
Description
Location
Costa Rica
Period
First Republic (1848-1948)
Type
Trade tokens › Leper colony tokens
Year
1937
Value
50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50&nbspCRC)
Currency
Colón (1896-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round with a round hole
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#299656
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the "Banco Nacional de Costa Rica"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
50
CENTIMOS
B.N.C.R

Translation:
Central America
50
Centimos
Banco Nacional de Costa Rica

Edge

Smooth with lettering

Lettering: BNCR-BNCR-BNCR-BNCR