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.

Coins

Coins denominations

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10 colon coin

Costa Rican 10 colones coin showing the denomination, the inscription “República de Costa Rica,” and the name of the Central Bank of Costa Rica.

Obverse

Reverse of the Costa Rican 10 colones coin featuring the national coat of arms and the year 2023.

Reverse

The coin corresponds to the lowest denomination. The inscriptions “Republic of Costa Rica” and “Central Bank of Costa Rica” appear at the top. The National Coat of Arms is prominently featured, along with the year “2023,” indicating the approval of the design by the Board of Directors of the Central Bank.

Characteristics:

Diameter: 20.00 millimeters

Thickness: 1.22 millimeters

Weight: 2.43 grams

Edge: Fine, continuous reeded edge

Finish: Silver-colored

Composition: Stainless steel

Minting year: 2023

No. of regular-circulation coins: 300 million pieces

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25 colon coin

Costa Rican 25 colones coin showing the denomination, the inscription “República de Costa Rica,” and the name of the Central Bank of Costa Rica.

This collection contains seven designs that pay tribute to emblematic sites in Costa Rica’s provinces. Each design connects us to our history, culture, and diversity. 

Characteristics:

First collection​: Emblematic Places

Number of designs: 7

Minting year: ​2023

Pieces per design: ​25,000,000

Composition: ​Copper, zinc, and nickel

Finish: ​Gold-colored

Weight: ​4.3 grams

Diameter: 22.5 millimeters

Edge: ​Plain

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50 colon coin

Nueva moneda 50 colones

Six designs depict Costa Rica’s natural diversity as they feature representative species from each of the country’s ecosystems.

Characteristics:

First collection: Ecosystems Fauna

Number of designs: 6

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

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100 colon coin

Costa Rican 100 colones coin showing the denomination, the inscription “República de Costa Rica,” and the name of the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
Reverso moneda 100 colones swing criollo

Circulating reverse

Anverso moneda 100 colones swing criollo

Collector reverse

This collection includes six cultural expressions declared as national and international intangible cultural heritage, aimed at promoting and disseminating Costa Rica’s archeological, artistic, and numismatic heritage. 

Swing criollo [Creole Swing]: This coin celebrates identity, popular creativity, and living culture, as it depicts a couple dancing this rhythm created in the dance halls of San Jose.

Cultural recognition: This coin recognizes Swing Criollo—a blend of cumbia and American swing that emerged in the mid-20th century—as a pillar of national identity, officially declared intangible cultural heritage in 2012.

Tribute to dancers: The coin features Ligia Torijano and Walter “Cupido,” emblematic dances of Swing Criollo, highlighting dance as a way of life, together with the Spanish Costa Rican expression “pura vida” [Everything okay!].

Design: The reverse depicts a dancing couple with the words, “Swing Criollo” and the Spanish for intangible cultural heritage, “Patrimonio Cultural Intangible.” The obverse bears the coat of arms of Costa Rica.

Characteristics:

First collection: Intangible Cultural Heritage

Number of designs: 6

Minting year: 2023

Pieces per design: 50,000,000

Composition: Copper, zinc, and nickel

Finish: Gold-colored

Weight: 8.3 grams

Diameter: 26.5 millimeters

Edge: Continuous reeded edge

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500 colon coin

500 colon coin obverse

The coins commemorate profoundly relevant historical milestones in Costa Rica, which implied key turning points in the political path of the country. 

Characteristics:

Number of designs​: 5

Minting year: ​2023

Total number of pieces: ​75.000.000

Composition:

  • Ring: Copper, zinc, and nickel
  • Core: Copper and nickel

Finish: ​Bimetallic

Weight: 10.5 grams

Diameter: ​28 millimeters

Edge: 5 continuous reeded sections

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Coins denominations

This section features a selection of coins issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica that are no longer in circulation. These pieces form part of the country's monetary history and reflect different periods of its economic, social, and cultural development. Through their designs, materials, and denominations, these coins illustrate the evolution of Costa Rica’s currency and constitute a valuable numismatic heritage of historical and educational significance.

1 colon coin

Gold-colored one-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. At the center appears the numeral “1” above the word “COLÓN.” The acronym “B.C.C.R.” is displayed at the bottom, surrounded by two laurel branches extending outward on each side. The design features raised elements against a circular textured background.

Obverse

Reverse of a gold-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the upper edge. The year 1998 appears at the bottom. The design features raised elements on a gold-colored metallic Surface.

Reverse

5 colon coin

Obverse of a silver-colored five-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The numeral “5” is prominently displayed at the top, followed by the word “COLONES.” At the bottom appears the acronym “B.C.C.R.”, framed by two laurel branches extending outward on each side. The design features raised elements on a silver-colored metallic surface with a decorated circular border.

Obverse

Reverse of a silver-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms in relief, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the outer edge. The year 2016 appears at the bottom. The coin features a circular silver-colored design with engraved details and a border decorated with raised dots.

Reverse

10 colon coin

Obverse of a silver-colored ten-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The numeral “10” appears at the top, followed by the word “COLONES.” In the lower section, the acronym “B.C.C.R.” is displayed, accompanied by two laurel branches extending outward on each side over a background of raised horizontal lines. The coin features a circular shape, a silver-colored finish, and a border decorated with raised dots.

Obverse

Reverse of a silver-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms in relief, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the outer edge. The year 2016 appears at the bottom. The coin features a circular silver-colored design with engraved details and a border decorated with raised dots.

Reverse

25 colon coin

Obverse of a gold-colored twenty-five-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The numeral “25” appears at the top, followed by the word “COLONES.” In the lower section, the acronym “B.C.C.R.” is displayed, accompanied by two laurel branches over a background of raised horizontal lines. The coin features a gold-colored finish, a circular shape, and a border decorated with small marks around the entire circumference.

Obverse

Reverse of a gold-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms in relief, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the upper edge. The year 2017 appears at the bottom. The coin features a gold-colored finish, a circular shape, and engraved details that highlight the elements of the national coat of arms and the decorated border.

Reverse

50 colon coin

Obverse of a gold-colored fifty-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The numeral “50” is prominently displayed at the top, followed by the word “COLONES.” Below are two laurel branches in relief, while the acronym “B.C.C.R.” appears in the lower section. The design incorporates horizontal background lines, a decorated border, and a circular gold-colored metallic finish.

Obverse

Reverse of a gold-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms in relief, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the outer edge. The year 2017 appears at the bottom. The coin features a circular gold-colored design with engraved details of the national coat of arms and a border decorated with small raised marks around the entire circumference.

Reverse

100 colon coin

Obverse of a gold-colored one-hundred-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The numeral “100” appears at the top, followed by the word “COLONES.” Below are two laurel branches in relief set against a background of raised horizontal lines. The acronym “B.C.C.R.” is displayed in the lower section. The coin features a circular shape, a gold-colored metallic finish, and a border decorated with small marks around its entire circumference.

Obverse

Reverse of a gold-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms in relief, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the outer edge. The year 2021 appears at the bottom. The coin features a circular gold-colored design, with engraved details highlighting the national coat of arms and a border decorated with small raised marks around the entire circumference.

Reverse

500 colon coin

Obverse of a gold-colored five-hundred-colón coin issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The numeral “500” is prominently displayed at the top, followed by the word “COLONES.” Below are two laurel branches in relief and a series of decorative dots set against a background of raised horizontal lines. The acronym “B.C.C.R.” appears in the lower section. The coin features a circular shape, a gold-colored metallic finish, and a border decorated with small marks around its entire circumference.

Obverse

Reverse of a gold-colored Costa Rican coin. At the center is the national coat of arms in relief, surrounded by the inscription “REPÚBLICA DE COSTA RICA” along the coin’s outer edge. The year 2016 appears at the bottom. The design features a circular shape, a gold-colored metallic finish, and a border decorated with small raised marks around the entire circumference.

Reverse