Circulating Banknotes
The following banknotes are currently authorized to circulate in Costa Rica:
New banknotes on polymer substrate
₡1.000
Start date of circulation: October 15, 2021
₡2.000
Start date of circulation: December 1, 2020
₡5.000
Start date of circulation: December 1, 2020
₡10.000
Start date of circulation: October 15, 2021
₡20.000
Start date of circulation: November 26, 2020
Characteristics of banknotes in circulation
| Denomination | Circulating Banknotes Series | Size (in mm) | Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | A, B, C | 125 long * 67 width | Polymer |
| 2,000 | B | 132 long * 67 width | Polymer |
| 5,000 | C | 139 long * 67 width | Polymer |
| 10,000 | B | 146 long * 67 width | Polymer |
| 20,000 | B | 153 long * 67 width | Polymer |
1 000 colones Serie A (obverse)
1 000 colones Serie A (reverse)
1 000 colones Serie B (obverse)
1 000 colones Serie B (reverse)
1 000 colones Serie B (reverse)
10 000 colones (Reverse)
20.000 colones Serie B (obverse)
20.000 colones Serie B (reverse)
2.000 colones Serie B (obverse)
2.000 colones Serie B (reverse)
5.000 colones Serie C (obverse)
5.000 colones Serie C (reverse)
1 000 colones Serie C (obverse)
1 000 colones Serie C (reverse)