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5 Céntimos
🇨🇷 Costa Rica · 5 Céntimos · 1897–2025
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Mintage | 7,520,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 184.2 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-CRI-366 |
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No additional varieties recorded.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1978 Costa Rica 5 Céntimos coins were minted?
7,520,000 were struck.
What is a 1978 Costa Rica 5 Céntimos made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 1 g.
What is the melt value of a 1978 Costa Rica 5 Céntimos?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1978 Costa Rica 5 Céntimos a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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