Currency Shake-Up in Paradise: Costa Rica Unveils Sleek New ₡500 Coin and Retires Its Golden Ancestor
A Metallic Makeover You Can’t Ignore As of July 1, 2025, Costa Rica’s familiar gold-hued ₡500 coin has officially exited circulation, rendering those shiny pocket treasures obsolete for everyday transactions. Whether you’re paying for fresh gallo pinto in …