Costa Rica Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.63 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centimos | 10 | 1905 - 1914 | .900 | 2 | 1.80 | .0579 | $0.00 | |
| Centimos | 10 | 1917 | .500 | 2 | 1.00 | .0322 | $0.00 | |
| Centimos | 25 | 1924 | .650 | 3.45 | 2.24 | .0721 | $0.00 | |
| Centimos | 50 | 1902 - 1914 | .900 | 10 | 9.00 | .2894 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
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.
