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5 céntimos 1978

A total of 7.520.000 units were minted at the San Francisco mint. It is made of Copper-nickel. It weighs 1,00 g and has a diameter of 15,00 mm. The obverse features REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA • 1978 •. The reverse shows AMERICA CENTRAL B.C.C.R. 5 CENTIMOS. Its rarity is catalogued as very scarce. An important note for this coin is “7 estrellas - barco pequeño - letras cinta relieve”. Its market value is around $0.63 depending on the grade.

With only 7.520.000 units minted, it is the lowest-mintage date in the series.

5 céntimos 1978 - Costa Rica
KM#184.2 FO#2708
Name 5 céntimos
Year 1978
Country Costa Rica
Mint San Francisco
Shape Round
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight (g) 1,00 g
Diameter (mm) 15,00 mm
Obverse: REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA • 1978 •
Reverse: AMERICA CENTRAL B.C.C.R. 5 CENTIMOS
Mintage 7.520.000
Note 7 estrellas - barco pequeño - letras cinta relieve
Rarity Very scarce
Popularity
Price $0.63

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What is the value of the 5 céntimos coin of Costa Rica of the year 1978?

This table shows the market value of 5 céntimos from 1978 by grade, based on the prices collectors record in their collections.

UNC XF VF F VG G PR
$0.63
The value of the coins is generated by a complex algorithm based on the users' collections and the degree of conservation. The price of the coins is indicative and in no case binding.

Historical Value

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All years of 5 céntimos

The 5 céntimos catalog from Costa Rica brings together 3 issues minted between 1969 and 1978. Check the value of each year by grade, compare its price trend and discover the dates most sought after by collectors.

Jesús Granado InvernónLast revision recorded by: Jesús Granado InvernónUpdate date: 02/21/2022Author: Foronum Team

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