Costa Rica 100 colones UNICEF Save the Children Child Year MS67 PCGS coin 1979

Costa Rica 100 Colones 1979 “Año Internacional del Niño” is a meaningful commemorative issue dedicated to the International Year of the Child, a global initiative promoting children’s rights, protection, and well-being. Struck in nickel and certified PCGS MS67, this superbly preserved example stands out for its exceptional mint-state quality and sharp detail.

The obverse features three young birds standing together in a carefully textured nest, their beaks open and raised upward in a vivid symbol of care, hope, and future generations. Surrounding the scene is the inscription “AÑO INTERNACIONAL DEL NIÑO,” with the date 1979 below. Fine feather engraving, detailed leaves and nest branches, and a delicate beaded border create strong depth and contrast.

The reverse presents the national coat of arms encircled by “REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA.” The shield depicts three volcanoes above ocean waves, a sailing ship, radiant sun rays, five stars, and decorative scrollwork crowned with “AMERICA CENTRAL.” The denomination “B.C. CIEN COLONES” completes the design.

Graded MS67 by PCGS, this high-grade commemorative coin is a powerful blend of humanitarian theme and national symbolism, ideal for collectors of UNICEF issues and Latin American numismatics.

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