COSTA RICA 10 Colones 1951 — Pick 221
Aquileo Echeverría
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Aquileo Echeverría
Ox cart
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221a: 24.10.1951, 08.11.1951, 19.11.1951, 05.12.1951, 29.10.1952 , 28.04.1954, 11.08.1954, 17.11.1954, 25.05.1955 signature titles: por el Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957 , 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958, 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958, 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960, 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957, 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958 , 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958, 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960, 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957, 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958, 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958 , 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960, 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957, 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958, 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958, 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960 , 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221b: 28.11.1951 signature titles: por el Presidente de la Junta Directiva & por el Gerente del Banco / 221d: 20.11.1952 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & por el Gerente del Banco
About the COSTA RICA 10 Colones 1951 banknote
The COSTA RICA 10 Colones 1951 banknote, catalogued as Pick 221 is documented here for collectors who need a clear identification record, design summary and condition-based market context.
Identification should be based on the denomination, date, catalogue reference and visible design details. Signatures, prefixes, watermarks and minor printing changes can distinguish related varieties.
Identification and catalogue details
- Country
- COSTA RICA
- Denomination
- 10 Colones
- Issue year
- 1951
- Catalogue reference
- Pick 221
- Issue type
- Regular world banknote
- Content quality
- 76/100
Design and issue context
Front: Aquileo Echeverría
Back: Ox cart
Collector value and condition
No reliable single market figure is currently recorded. Value depends on the exact variety, grade, availability, seller location and collector demand.
Folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimming and repairs can reduce value. Conversely, scarce varieties, replacement notes, unusual serial numbers and recognised certification may command a premium.
Frequently asked questions
What is the COSTA RICA 10 Colones 1951 banknote?
It is a 10 Colones banknote from COSTA RICA, dated 1951 and catalogued as Pick 221.
Is this banknote rare?
Rarity depends on the exact variety, surviving supply, signatures, prefixes, condition and collector demand. The denomination alone is not enough to establish rarity.
How can collectors identify the correct variety?
Compare the date, catalogue number, printed designs on both sides, signatures, prefixes, watermark and security features. Small changes can indicate a separate variety.
How should its condition be checked?
Inspect both sides under good light for folds, stains, tears, pinholes, writing, pressing, trimmed edges and repairs. An uncirculated note should retain original paper quality and show no circulation wear.
Additional catalogue notes
221a: 24.10.1951, 08.11.1951, 19.11.1951, 05.12.1951, 29.10.1952 , 28.04.1954, 11.08.1954, 17.11.1954, 25.05.1955 signature titles: por el Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957 , 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958, 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958, 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960, 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957, 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958 , 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958, 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960, 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957, 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958, 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958 , 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960, 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221c: 02.07.1952, 28.10.1953, 10.11.1953, 07.09.1955, 05.10.1955, 04.04.1956, 22.08.1956, 03.01.1957, 16.05.1957, 14.08.1957, 05.02.1958, 10.09.1958, 17.12.1958, 18.12.1958, 12.08.1959, 12.11.1959, 25.11.1959, 08.09.1960 , 05.10.1960, 27.09.1961, 06.12.1961, 16.04.1962 & 27.06.1962 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & Gerente del Banco / 221b: 28.11.1951 signature titles: por el Presidente de la Junta Directiva & por el Gerente del Banco / 221d: 20.11.1952 signature titles: Presidente de la Junta Directiva & por el Gerente del Banco
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