Cottontail Rabbit
Circulating reverse
Collector reverse
This coin features Costa Rica’s dice’s cottontail, aimed at highlighting the importance of preserving high-altitude ecosystems, above 2,800 meters above sea level.
Design: It includes the image of the rabbit, its common scientific name, and a stylized map of the páramo or grasslands.
Meaning: It pays tribute to the conejo de monte, as a representative species of the páramo ecosystem.
Characteristics:
- Minting year: 2023
- Pieces per design: 25,000,000
- Composition: Copper, zinc, and nickel
- Finish: Silver-colored
- Weight: 5.54 grams
- Diameter: 24.5 millimeters
- Edge: Three discontinuous reeded sections