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

Nuestra Señora de los Ángeles Basilica, Cartago Province

Commemorative coin from the Provinces series featuring the Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Cartago Province.

Circulating reverse

25 colon coin reverse cartago collection

Collector reverse


Meaning of the design:

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. Each year, thousands of devotees gather for the famous romeria in her honor, a ceremony that symbolizes the Costa Rican faith, tradition, and Catholic culture. The presence of the Lady in the coins highlights Cartago’s spiritual and cultural significance.

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