5000 colones 2018 — Costa Rica ( Pick: 282a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 colones issued in Costa Rica in 2018. It is cataloged under Pick number 282a. The note features a polymer composition and has dimensions of 139 x 67 mm. The primary colours of the banknote are yellow and green.
The printing of this banknote was carried out by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France. Its recorded characteristics provide essential details about this banknote.
A total of 40,000,000 pieces of this banknote were produced.
The printing of this banknote was carried out by Oberthur Fiduciaire in France. Its recorded characteristics provide essential details about this banknote.
A total of 40,000,000 pieces of this banknote were produced.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 14 September 2018
- Printing office
- Oberthur Fiduciaire, France
- Paper
- Polymer
- Colour
- Yellow and green
- Dimensions
- 139 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 40,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 282a
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Costa Rica issued this 5,000 colones banknote, Pick number 282a, in 2018. This series was part of a modernization effort to enhance security and durability by transitioning to polymer substrates. It marks a significant update in Costa Rican currency to prevent counterfeiting and extend the note's life.
The front side features the portrait of Alfredo González Flores and an image of the historic Bank of Costa Rica building. The back showcases a white-headed capuchin monkey and a mangrove landscape, highlighting Costa Rica's rich biodiversity. This banknote was printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire, France, with a total production of 40 million pieces.
