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.

25 colon coin

Arenal Volcano, Alajuela Province

Arenal Volcano commemorative coin from the Provinces series, representing Alajuela Province.

Circulating reverse

25 colon coin reverse alajuela collection

Collector reverse

Meaning of the design:

Arenal Volcano is one of Costa Rica’s main natural symbols and an internationally renowned tourist destination. It represents the country’s geological richness, natural beauty, and the importance of vulcanology in Costa Rica’s environmental identity. (It is widely known as one of Costa Rica’s natural and tourism icons.)

Characteristics:

Minting year: 2023

Pieces per design: 25,0 mintage

Diameter: 22,50 millimeters

Coin thickness: 1,50 millimeters

Edge: Plain

Finish: Gold-colored

Composition: Copper, zinc, and nickel