Costa Rica 1000 Colones 2019, P-280, UNC

Radiant coral-red polymer tones and shimmering security windows transform this Costa Rican banknote into a vivid meditation on republican reform, biodiversity, and tropical resilience.

Design & Symbolism

Obverse

The obverse centers on the portrait of Braulio Carrillo Colina, framed by luminous geometric engraving, the historical coat of arms of Costa Rica, and a color-shifting map of the nation rendered in iridescent security ink. Transparent polymer structures, SPARK Orbital effects, and layered microprinting create a technically sophisticated composition where nineteenth-century political reform merges with the advanced visual language of contemporary Latin American currency design.

Reverse

The reverse opens into the dry forest ecosystem of Guanacaste, where a white-tailed deer stands beside the Guanacaste tree surrounded by pitahaya cactus flowers and delicate botanical textures. Warm tropical coloration and translucent polymer security elements extend the note’s narrative toward environmental preservation, regional biodiversity, and the ecological richness of Costa Rica’s protected landscapes.

Collector’s Insight

For collectors, this award-winning polymer issue belongs to Costa Rica’s celebrated modern banknote series recognized internationally for innovation in security design and environmental storytelling. Its combination of advanced Guardian substrate technology, vivid tropical imagery, and refined holographic integration places the note among the most visually distinctive contemporary polymer banknotes of Latin America.

Shipping & Guarantee

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Serial number and prefix may vary from the reference image.