Costa Rica – 1974 – 1500 Colones – Anteater – Conservation Series – Gold – Proof – NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo

Costa Rica – 1974 – 1500 Colones – Anteater Conservation – Gold – Proof – NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo – Cert 6057860-018

A rare gold coin from the Conservation series for Costa Rica. The design depicts the giant anteater in its natural state, while the obverse features the national coat of arms. Shot in NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo, this coin boasts a crisp mirror-frost contrast and a very attractive presentation. Minted in Llantrisant by the British Royal Mint, this coin is highly sought after due to its limited proof mintage.

Highlights

• Costa Rica 1974 – Conservation series featuring the giant anteater

• NGC PF67 Ultra Cameo in sealed holder

• Minted in Llantrisant (British Royal Mint)

• Strictly limited proof edition: 726 coins

• Certification: NGC 6057860-018 – Verify online

Technical data

• Country: Costa Rica

• Year: 1974

• Face value: 1500 Colones

• Metal: Gold .900

• Weight: 33,437 g

• Fine weight: 30.093 g (0.9675 oz AGW)

• Diameter: 33.5 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Mint: Llantrisant, British Royal Mint

• Mintage figure: 726

• Obverse: Coat of arms of Costa Rica with inscription and year

• Reverse: Giant anteater, inscription “América Central” and value “1500 Colones”

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