2018 colones 2000 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 281a )

Region: North America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 2018 colones issued in Costa Rica in 2000. It is cataloged under Pick number 281a. The note is made of polymer and has dimensions of 132 x 67 mm. It features a design in blue and multicolored shades.

The front side of the banknote includes signatures from Rodrigo Cubero Brealey and Eduardo Prado Zúñiga. It was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France.

A total of 40,000,000 units were produced.

Specifications

Signed by: Rodrigo Cubero Brealey & Eduardo Prado Zúñiga
Date of issue: September 14, 2018
Printing office: Oberthur Fiduciaire, France
Paper: Polymer
Colour: Blue and multicolored
Dimensions: 132 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 40,000,000
Pick catalog: 281a

About this banknote

The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued this banknote in 2018. The series was introduced as part of the country's transition to polymer notes for enhanced durability and security. The banknote features the signatures of Rodrigo Cubero Brealey and Eduardo Prado Zúñiga.

The front side design includes a portrait of Mauro Fernández Acuña, a prominent Costa Rican figure in education reform. The backside displays a bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) and marine life, including a starfish (Oreaster reticulatus) and coral reef scene. This note was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France, with a total production of 40,000,000 pieces.