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500 Colones (Republic) 2023

🇨🇷 Costa Rica · 500 Colones (Republic) 2023 · 1897–2025
Regular
Weight10.5 g
Diameter28 mm
Mintage 7,500,000 Combined across issues: std 2,500,000; (2025) 5,000,000
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring
DesignerJosé María Castro Madriz
ReferenceKM# 242
Collector's Key World IDCKW-CRI-215

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 2023 Costa Rica 500 Colones (Republic) 2023 coins were minted?
7,500,000 were struck (Combined across issues: std 2,500,000; (2025) 5,000,000).
What is a 2023 Costa Rica 500 Colones (Republic) 2023 made of?
Bimetallic: copper-nickel center in nickel brass ring, weighing 10.5 g.
What is the melt value of a 2023 Costa Rica 500 Colones (Republic) 2023?
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 2023 Costa Rica 500 Colones (Republic) 2023 a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.