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

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".

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