Costa Rica 3000 colones San Juan Hospital KM-234 PR 62 PCGS silver coin 1994

The Costa Rica 3000 Colones San Juan Hospital KM-234 silver coin, issued in 1994, commemorates the 150th anniversary of the historic Hospital San Juan de Dios — one of the country’s most important medical institutions. This commemorative piece honors a century and a half of dedication to public health and social service in Costa Rica.

The reverse features a detailed architectural depiction of the Hospital San Juan de Dios building, with its central entrance framed by an arched doorway, tall vertical windows, symmetrical side wings, and a structured roofline. The inscriptions “150 ANIVERSARIO,” the dates “1845” and “1995,” and “Institución Benemérita” encircle the design, emphasizing the hospital’s honored status. The obverse presents the national coat of arms of Costa Rica with three volcanic mountains, a rising sun, ocean waters, a sailing ship, stars, and decorative scrollwork. Surrounding legends read “REPUBLICA DE COSTA RICA,” “AMERICA CENTRAL,” and the denomination “B.C.C.R. TRES MIL COLONES 1994.”

Struck in silver in Proof quality and certified PCGS PR62, this coin combines historical significance with refined engraving and mirror-like fields. A meaningful addition for collectors of medical history, architecture, and Costa Rican commemoratives.

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