O nouă monedă comemorativă din Costa Rica - 21.02.2025

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The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) has announced the issuance of a new coin depicting the red-breasted frog, one of the most emblematic species of Costa Rican biodiversity. This coin is the second edition of the “Fauna of Ecosystems” series , which celebrates the rich fauna of the country’s diverse ecosystems. The new piece will be officially launched on Monday, February 24, 2025, and will be available in both a collector’s and circulation version . 

Design and Features of the Coin

 

The coin, with a face value of 50 colones (approximately 9 euro cents), presents a notable distinction between its versions. The collector's version has colored details, while the circulation version does not. This coin is part of the new monetary cone of the Central Bank of Costa Rica, which means that its size and characteristics differ from the 50 colones coins currently in circulation.

On the reverse of the coin, the texts “Tropical rainforest” and the scientific name of the species, “Agalychnis callidryas” or “underpants frog” stand out . This figure is placed on a partial representation of the map of the tropical rainforest , with 2023 as the year of approval of the design by the Board of Directors of the Central Bank.

 

On the other hand, on the obverse of the coin, the legends "Republic of Costa Rica" and "Central Bank of Costa Rica" can be read , accompanied by three bars in high relief that allow easy tactile identification.

The Underpants Frog: A Symbol of Biodiversity

The red-eyed tree frog (also known as the red-eyed tree frog ) is a nocturnal, solitary species that inhabits mainly treetops. Its range includes the lowlands of Veracruz and Oaxaca , Mexico , southeast into the Caribbean lowlands and central Panama . In Costa Rica , it is found in the lowland and mid-tropical rainforests of the Caribbean and Pacific slopes , as well as the southern tip of the Nicoya Peninsula.

The “Fauna of Ecosystems” Series

The coin featuring the frog is part of a larger collection titled “Fauna of Ecosystems ,” which consists of six coins designed to represent various species of Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity. The other coins in the collection include: 

 

The morpho butterfly (tropical cloud forest)
The underpants frog (tropical rainforest)
The hawksbill turtle (coral reef)
The lizard or anolis (dry tropical forest)
The sailor crab (mangrove)
The wild rabbit (moor)

Technical Characteristics of the Coin

The underpants frog coin has the following technical specifications:Country : Costa Rica
Year of issue : 2025 (minting date 2023)
Face value : 50 colones
Metals : Copper, nickel and zinc
Weight : 5.54 g
Diameter : 24.4 mm
Issue volume : 25,000,000 in circulation version (without color) and 17,000 in collector's version (with color)

Price and Availability

The collector coins, with colored details, will have a selling price ranging from 15 to 17 euros , depending on the presentation. Collectors and numismatic enthusiasts will be able to acquire them at authorized points within Costa Rica and in international markets. 

 

 

 

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