Coat of arms of Costa Rica above date and below the country name.

The coat of arms represents: three volcanoes (one for each of the three mountain ranges in the country) and an extensive valley between two oceans (Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea) with a merchant ship in each one (representing the maritime history of the country). In the horizon a rising sun. All are surrounded by a frame with beads (coffee). Two palms close the arms joined by a ribbon with the motto "República de Costa Rica". An arch of seven stars represent the provinces of the republic. The arms are crowned by a ribbon with the motto "America Central".

Size and space between letters vary in mintages. The outer rim of the coat of arms slightly different. Versions with smoking volcanoes and without smoke.

Denomination above value in Braille and coffee branches, initials of the Banco Central de Costa Rica (B. C. C. R.) below.

Versions with connected or crossed coffee branches in mintages.

4 smooth, 4 milled with 13 reeds