50 colon coin

This coin, which is part of the country’s ecosystems series, features a tortuga de carey, a critically endangered species in the coral reefs.

Design: The coin depicts a hawksbill turtle, the ecosystem’s name, “Arrecife coralino,” the scientific name, and a map.

Meaning: The coin seeks to raise awareness about the protection of coral reefs and marine wildlife, highlighting this turtle species as key within those habitats.