Costa Rica 100 colones President Oscar Arias Nobel Prize MS65 PCGS Ni coin 1987

Costa Rica 100 Colones 1987 honors President Dr. Óscar Arias and his Nobel Peace Prize, awarded for his leadership in advancing peace initiatives in Central America. Struck in nickel and certified PCGS MS65, this commemorative issue captures a defining moment in Costa Rica’s modern political history.

The obverse features a detailed left-facing portrait of Dr. Óscar Arias, surrounded by the inscription “PREMIO NOBEL DE LA PAZ 1987.” The dates 1986 and 1990 appear on either side of the bust, marking his presidential term, while the legend “DR. OSCAR ARIAS PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA” curves along the lower rim. A beaded border frames the design, highlighting the clean strike and balanced composition.

The reverse displays the national coat of arms encircled by “REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA.” The ornate shield presents three volcanoes above ocean waves, a sailing ship, radiant sun rays, five stars, and decorative scrollwork crowned with “AMERICA CENTRAL.” Below appears “B.C.C.R. CIEN COLONES – 1987,” completing the layout.

Graded MS65 by PCGS, this high-grade commemorative coin is a meaningful tribute to diplomacy and peace, ideal for collectors of political themes and Latin American numismatics.

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