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".

KM# 185.1 has 5 stars (the number of stars went from 5 to 7 as Puntarenas and Limon reached the province status in 1964)
KM# 185.2 has small ships, seven stars and no flag
KM# 185.3 has large ships, seven stars and flag on the near ship

Value within a laurel wreath and initials of the Banco Central de Costa Rica (B. C. C. R.).