Costa Rica Silver Coin Value 

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Silver coins were in regular circulation in Costa Rica. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from Costa Rica.

Costa Rica silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from Costa Rica.

The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $32.32 per troy ounce.

 
 
Denomination / Currency Years Minted Fineness Gross Weight (g) ASW (g) ASW (oz t) Melt Value
10 Centimos 1905- 1914 .900 2 1.80 .0579 $1.87
10 Centimos 1917 .500 2 1.00 .0322 $1.04
25 Centimos 1924 .650 3.45 2.24 .0721 $2.33
50 Centimos 1902- 1914 .900 10 9.00 .2894 $9.35

Costa Rica Silver Coins

Costa Rica's coinage history reflects its economic development and political changes throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. Below is a detailed list of silver coins minted in Costa Rica during this period, including their silver purity, denominations, and notable characteristics.

19th Century Silver Coins

Real and Peso Series (1820s–1850s)

  • 8 Reales (1824–1850s)
    • Silver Purity: 90.3%
    • Denomination: 8 Reales
    • Characteristics: Often features the national emblem and liberty motifs.
  • 2 Reales (1824–1850s)
    • Silver Purity: 90.3%
    • Denomination: 2 Reales
    • Characteristics: A smaller silver coin used for common transactions.
  • 1/2 Real (1824–1850s)
    • Silver Purity: 90.3%
    • Denomination: 1/2 Real
    • Characteristics: Used for smaller purchases, often showing wear due to frequent circulation.

Peso Decimal Series (1860s–1890s)

  • 1 Peso (1864–1896)
    • Silver Purity: 90%
    • Denomination: 1 Peso
    • Characteristics: Large coin featuring the coat of arms and liberty motifs.
  • 1/2 Peso (1864–1896)
    • Silver Purity: 90%
    • Denomination: 1/2 Peso
    • Characteristics: A medium-sized silver coin widely circulated during the period.

20th Century Silver Coins

Colon Series (1900s–1960s)

  • 1 Colon (1900–1930s)
    • Silver Purity: 50%
    • Denomination: 1 Colon
    • Characteristics: Silver coins featuring a more modernized design with the Costa Rican coat of arms.
  • 50 Centavos (1900–1930s)
    • Silver Purity: 50%
    • Denomination: 50 Centavos
    • Characteristics: Used primarily for mid-level transactions, common in circulation.

Post-War Silver Coins (1940s–1960s)

  • 25 Centavos (1948–1965)
    • Silver Purity: 40%
    • Denomination: 25 Centavos
    • Characteristics: Smaller, circulated coin during the mid-20th century. The purity of the silver was reduced compared to earlier issues.
  • 10 Centavos (1948–1965)
    • Silver Purity: 40%
    • Denomination: 10 Centavos
    • Characteristics: Low-denomination coin used frequently in circulation.

These coins from Costa Rica offer historical value and appeal for numismatists, with varying degrees of scarcity depending on the issue and condition.

Use this guide to determine the melt value of Costa Rica silver coins.