Los Presentes es un conjunto escultórico en bronce del artista costarricense Fernando Calvo, ubicado en la plazoleta exterior del Banco Central de Costa Rica desde 1989. La obra está compuesta por nueve figuras humanas de tamaño natural que representan a los habitantes tradicionales del Valle Central y al campesinado costarricense.

Circulating coins

25 colon coin

Costa Rican 25 colones coin showing the denomination, the inscription “República de Costa Rica,” and the name of the Central Bank of Costa Rica.

This collection contains seven designs that pay tribute to emblematic sites in Costa Rica’s provinces. Each design connects us to our history, culture, and diversity.

25 colon coin reverse san jose collection

National Theater, San José Province

The Costa Rica National Theater is an iconic institution of the country’s culture and performing arts, is considered a neoclassical architectural treasure.

Arenal Volcano, Alajuela Province

Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s main natural symbols and an internationally renowned tourist destination.

Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles Basilica, Cartago Province

This basilica is one of Costa Rica’s most important religious sanctuaries and is dedicated to the Lady of the Angels, the country’s patron saint.

The Pillbox, Heredia Province

El Fortín reflects Heredia’s urban defensive and architectural history, as one of the historical structures that were part of the province’s defensive and civic life in past times.

Santa Rosa House, Guanacaste Province

The Casona de Santa Rosa is a national historical monument located on the site where the Battle of Santa Rosa took place in 1856, a pivotal episode in Costa Rica’s defense of its sovereignty.

The Lighthouse, Puntarenas Province

The Puntarenas Lighthouse is a coastal icon and a traditional landmark for navigators and visitors.

Manzanillo Beach, Limón Province

Manzanillo Beach is located inside the Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Reserve and is renowned for its white sands, turquoise water, and coral reefs.

Characteristics:

First collection: Emblematic Places

Number of designs: 7

Minting year: 2023

Pieces per design: 25,000,000

Composition: Copper, zinc, and nickel

Finish: Gold-colored

Weight: 4.3 grams

Diameter: 22.5 millimeters

Edge: Plain

Circulating coins

25 colon coin

Characteristics:

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