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

Santa Rosa House, Guanacaste Province

Commemorative coin from the Provinces series featuring the Historical Center of Santa Cruz in Guanacaste Province.

Circulating reverse

25 colon coin reverse guanacaste collection

Collector reverse

Meaning of the design:

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 against the filibusters of William Walker. The place symbolizes resistance, freedom, and courage, and it is located within the Santa Rosa National Park.

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