Current precious metal content and melt value calculations based on live spot prices
| Coin | Silver Content (oz) | Purity | Weight | Melt Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Colon (1971) | 0.07387 | 99.9% | 2.3g | $3.76 |
| 5 Colones (1971) | 0.36936 | 99.9% | 11.5g | $18.78 |
| 5 Centavos C.A.M. (1892–1893) | 0.03356 | 83.5% | 1.25g | $1.71 |
| 10 Centavos C.A.M. (1892) | 0.06711 | 83.5% | 2.5g | $3.41 |
| 20 Centavos C.A.M. (1892) | 0.13423 | 83.5% | 5.0g | $6.82 |
| 25 Centavos (1943–1944) | 0.21702 | 90.0% | 7.5g | $11.03 |
| 25 Centavos (1953) | 0.07234 | 90.0% | 2.5g | $3.68 |
| 50 Centavos C.A.M. (Flag Type) (1892) | 0.36170 | 90.0% | 12.5g | $18.39 |
| 50 Centavos C.A.M. (Bust Type) (1892–1894) | 0.36170 | 90.0% | 12.5g | $18.39 |
| 50 Centavos (1953) | 0.14468 | 90.0% | 5.0g | $7.35 |
| 1 Peso C.A.M. (Flag Type) (1892) | 0.72339 | 90.0% | 25.0g | $36.77 |
| 1 Peso C.A.M. (Bust Type) (1892–1914) | 0.72339 | 90.0% | 25.0g | $36.77 |
| Coin | Gold Content (oz) | Purity | Weight | Melt Value (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Colones (1971) | 0.08507 | 90.0% | 2.94g | $346.22 |
| 50 Colones (1971) | 0.17072 | 90.0% | 5.9g | $694.81 |
| 100 Colones (1971) | 0.34144 | 90.0% | 11.8g | $1389.62 |
| 200 Colones (1971) | 0.68288 | 90.0% | 23.6g | $2779.24 |
| 2.5 Pesos (1892) | 0.11668 | 90.0% | 4.0323g | $474.87 |
| 5 Pesos (1892) | 0.23335 | 90.0% | 8.0645g | $949.71 |
| 10 Pesos (1892) | 0.46670 | 90.0% | 16.129g | $1899.41 |
| 20 Pesos (1892) | 0.93341 | 90.0% | 32.258g | $3798.87 |
Disclaimer: Melt values are provided for informational purposes only and are based on current spot prices updated every 2 hours. Actual coin values may vary based on condition, rarity, and market demand. This information is not financial advice.