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.

50 colon coin

Red-eyed tree frog

Moneda 50 Colones

Reverso en circulación

Moneda 50 Colones

Reverso coleccionable

This coin features the rana calzonuda species, symbolizing the country’s immense biodiversity, water resources, and the preservation of the dense tropical forest.   

Representative species: This frog, from the country’s tropical rainforest, is known for its vibrant colors, and it is the second design in the six-coin series.

Ecosystem: The tropical rainforest is characterized by its complexity and density, and it covers regions such as the Central Pacific, the Southern Pacific, and the Caribbean region, all of which are vital to Costa Rica’s biodiversity. denso, abarcando áreas como el Pacífico Central, Sur y la zona del Caribe, vitales para la biodiversidad costarricense.

Características:

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