Costa Rica, officially known as the Republic of Costa Rica, is a nation in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest. Additionally, it shares a maritime border with Ecuador south of Cocos Island.
Costa Rica Capital or Capital City
San José is the capital and largest city of Costa Rica, which is located in the country's fertile Central Valley, and serves as the political, economic, and cultural heart of the nation.
In 1821, San José officially became the capital, taking over from the previous capital, Cartago. It covers an area of 1,172 meters (3,845 feet) roughly above the sea level, and over 1 million residents (population) in the greater metropolitan area.
Costa Rica Currency
In Costa Rica, the colón is the official currency, which is signed ₡ (capital letter "C" crossed by two diagonal strokes) and currency code of CRC, where the colón is divided into one hundred céntimos. About the colon history, it was named by Christopher Columbus (In Spanish, it is known as Cristóbal Colón).
Banknotes Used in Costa Rica
₡1 000, ₡2 000, ₡5 000, ₡10 000, and ₡20 000 banknotes are frequently used in Costa Rica, and ₡50 000 (Withdrawn, still exchangeable at Banco de Costa Rica) rarely used banknote in Costa Rica
Coins Used in Costa Rica
₡10, ₡25, ₡50, ₡100, and ₡500 coins are frequently used in Costa Rica, and the ₡5 coin (discontinued, still legal tender) is rarely used in Costa Rica.
Latest Updates of Costa Rica Currency
On July 1, 2025, the ₡50 and ₡500 coins of the old series were demonetised. The ₡5, ₡10, and ₡25 coins of the old series will cease to be legal tender on July 1, 2026 and will make the ₡10 coin the smallest tenderable amount in cash (source: Wikipedia).