5 colones 1981 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 236 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 236.
The note features a design with multiple colors, primarily green. It is signed by Hernán Sáenz Jiménez and Rigoberto Navarro Meléndez.
The banknote is characterized by its green and multicolour palette. Costa Rica introduced colones in 1896, with various denominations issued over the years.
The note features a design with multiple colors, primarily green. It is signed by Hernán Sáenz Jiménez and Rigoberto Navarro Meléndez.
The banknote is characterized by its green and multicolour palette. Costa Rica introduced colones in 1896, with various denominations issued over the years.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Hernán Sáenz Jiménez & Rigoberto Navarro Meléndez
- Date of issue
- 1981-Mar-12
- Colour
- Green and multicolour
- Pick catalog
- 236
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued the 5 colones banknote in 1981. This series was introduced to facilitate transactions and improve the durability of currency in response to economic conditions at the time. Notable figures Hernán Sáenz Jiménez and Rigoberto Navarro Meléndez signed this specific note, marking their roles in its release.
The front side features an image of Rafael Yglesias Castro next to orchids, offering a glimpse of Costa Rican heritage. The back depicts a vibrant scene of agricultural and shipping activities from the 1897 National Theatre mural by J. Villa. Designed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, this note is identified as Pick 236.
