Costa Rica’s Central Bank (BCCR) has issued a new series of collectible coins highlighting the country’s history, culture, nature and geography, while also incorporating enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting, authorities said.


The collection is divided into four themed groups.


The historical series features ₡500 colones (about $1) commemorating major national milestones: 200 years of independence, 175 years since the founding of the Republic of Costa Rica, 75 years since the abolition of the arm, and 200 years since the annexation of the Nicoya territory to Costa Rica.

The cultural series consists of ₡100 colones coins (about 25 cents) honoring key expressions of Costa Rican heritage. The designs highlight the popular Swing criollo dance, the Calypso rhythm from Limón, traditional “corridas de toros” festivities, Chorotega indigenous ceramics, Costa Rican cimarrona music and the traditional ox cart.

A full list of financial institutions offering collectible coins is available on the Central Bank’s website.

The BCCR provides banking services to the government and financial institutions, issues domestic currency, regulates commercial banks and other financial institutions, offers economic guidance, conducts research, and publishes monetary and other economic statistics.