5 colones 1985 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 236 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 colones issued in Costa Rica in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 236. This note features a combination of olive green, purple, orange, red, brown, and blue colors. The dimensions of the banknote are 155 x 67 mm. It is signed by Eduardo Lizano Fait and Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora.
The printing of this banknote was achieved by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited. It is made of paper, and the amount produced is very scarce.
Costa Rica transitioned to the colón as its official currency in 1896, replacing the peso at a rate of 1 colón to 1 peso.
The printing of this banknote was achieved by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited. It is made of paper, and the amount produced is very scarce.
Costa Rica transitioned to the colón as its official currency in 1896, replacing the peso at a rate of 1 colón to 1 peso.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Eduardo Lizano Fait, Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora
- Date of issue
- October 2, 1985
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Olive green, purple, orange, red, brown, and blue
- Dimensions
- 155 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Very scarce
- Pick catalog
- 236
About this banknote
The Banco Central de Costa Rica issued the 5 colones banknote in 1985 as part of its effort to update and maintain the national currency's design integrity. This series was introduced with the signatures of Eduardo Lizano Fait and Rodrigo Bolaños Zamora, ensuring authenticity and enhancing monetary standards.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Rafael Yglesias Castro alongside vibrant illustrations of purple orchids. The reverse side displays a detailed scene of export activities from the 1897 National Theatre allegory by J. Villa, depicting people and goods at a busy port. Notably, this note was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, and is considered very scarce today.
