| Auction Date | Price Realized | |
Crown Currency - Live Auction 59, Lot 385
Costa Rica 10,000 Colones 2019 (ND 2021) Polymer Pick 283a PMG Superb Gem UNC 68 EPQ
Starting price: 1 EUR... | 7 Oct 2026 | 50 EUR
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - October 2026 World CCO Auction, Lot 76108
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 5000 Colones, 28.8.1991. P-260a. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Estimate: 200 - 400
Starting price: 1 USD... | 6 Oct 2026 | 200 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - October 2026 World CCO Auction, Lot 76109
COSTA RICA. Lot of (10). Banco Central de Costa Rica. 5, 10, 50, & 100 Colones, 1971-88. P-236d, 237b, 240a, 241, 247, & 253. Uncirculated to PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Estimate: 200 - 300
Starting price: 1 USD... | 6 Oct 2026 | 80 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - October 2026 World CCO Auction, Lot 76110
COSTA RICA. Lot of (16). Banco Central de Costa Rica. 5, 10, 20, 50, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10,000, & 20,000 Colones, 1982-2019. P-Various. About Uncirculated to Uncirculated.
Estimate: 100 - 150
Starting price: 1 USD... | 6 Oct 2026 | 130 USD
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Numismatica Ferrarese - E-Auction 41, Lot 1395
Banconote Estere
Costa Rica - Seconda Repubblica (1948-oggi) - 10 Colones - 18/03/1980 -- Pick 237b
VF
SPEDIZIONE IN TUTTO IL MONDO - WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Starting price: 1 EUR... | 3 Oct 2026 | Unsold | |
Istra Numizmatika - Auction 12, Lot 449
Costa Rica, Republic, 5 Colones 1919Reference: Pick S122r
Grade: PMG 64 Gem UNC
Starting price: 25 EUR... | 2 Oct 2026 | Unsold | |
Istra Numizmatika - Auction 12, Lot 450
Costa Rica, Republic, 1.000 Colones 02/09/2009Polymer.
Reference: Pick 264c
Grade: UNC
Starting price: 4 EUR... | 2 Oct 2026 | Unsold | |
Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50073
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Republica de Costa Rica. 50 Colones, ND (1917). P-150s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Selvage included. An unissued type from the Republica de Costa Rica prepared by the American Bank Note Company. This (and the 100 Colones of the same design) was the brainchild of the government of Frederico Tinoco Granados, who requested a loan from private banks to issue new notes and withdraw the private banknotes still in circulation by issuing these notes. When his ... | 1 Oct 2026 | 1,500 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50074
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 100 Colones, ND (1919-32). P-178s. Specimen. PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
Lightly (mis)handled specimen but still entirely original and attractive. Scarce type.
Estimate: 400 - 600
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 500 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50075
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, ND (1931-36). P-180s. Specimen. Extremely Fine.
Scarce and always popular specimen in Costa Rica. Presents well, but it is glued to an original album page, and shows mounting marks.
Sold As-Is / No Returns
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 550 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50076
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, ND (1925-28). P-185s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Amazingly, we have not offered a specimen of this example for more than eight years. Tied for finest in the PMG population report along with just two others. PMG Comments "Note Unaffected by Issue in Selvage."
Estimate: 750 - 1250
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 550 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50077
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, ND (1924-27). P-186s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
An attractive specimen from the Banco Internacional de Costa Rica that was produced by the American Bank Note Company. This example with fresh, bright color and a welcome addition to an advanced collection.
Estimate: 400 - 600
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 500 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50078
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, 1.6.1940. P-205a. PMG Very Fine 30.
A challenging type from Costa Rica printed by Waterlow & Sons. This example with deep inks and excellent eye appeal. It's been two years since we last offered an example of this type, which was graded Very Fine 20, but still brought nearly $1000.
Estimate: 500 - 1000
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 800 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50079
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, 16.10.1946. P-210b. PMG Extremely Fine 40.
Sub-Gerente overprint. Post-WWII example of this scarce type. Attractive orange color on the front. PMG Comments "Stains Lightened."
Estimate: 500 - 1000
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 800 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50080
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 1000 Colones, 2.4.1973. P-226c. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A nice Choice Uncirculated example that at first glance looks like a Gem. Good paper quality and color.
Estimate: 400 - 800
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 360 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50081
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Lot of (2). Banco Central de Costa Rica. 1000 Colones, 4.4.1974. P-226c. Consecutive. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Consecutive pair of Costa Rica 1000 Colones. Difficult to find in better grades and a challenging modern type.
Estimate: 500 - 750
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 1,000 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 50082
World Paper Money
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 500 Colones, ND (1981-85). P-249b. Missing Print Error. PMG About Uncirculated 55 EPQ.
A curious error with part of the date missing. A keen-eyed observer noticed the error before the note could spend much time in circulation.
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 260 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 51080
COSTA RICA. Lot of (3). Banco Central de Costa Rica. 2 & 10 Colones, 1967-70. P-229, 230b, & 235. Very Fine to Uncirculated.
SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
From the Molshof Collection of World Paper Money.
Estimate: 100 - 150
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 120 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 51081
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 50,000 Colones, 2.9.2009. P-279a. Uncirculated.
From the Molshof Collection of World Paper Money.
Estimate: 200 - 300
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 300 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Maastricht October 2026 Auction, Lot 51082
COSTA RICA. Lot of (22). Banco Central de Costa Rica. 5 to 20,000 Colones, 1974-2019. P-Various. Mixed Grades.
SOLD AS IS/NO RETURNS.
From the Molshof Collection of World Paper Money.
Estimate: 100 - 150
Starting price: 1 USD... | 1 Oct 2026 | 180 USD
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17 Auctions S.L - Auction 35, Lot 19
Banknotes
Costa Rica. 1935 16 September - 2 Colones - Mona Lisa
ENG: Conditions of the Auction.
1. Buyer's Premium 12.3% - 3 EUR Minimum
2. Starting Prices an Estimates Set by Consignor
3. Special payment terms: All Invoices must be paid by October 12 or order will be cancelled and buyer blocked from participating in further Onebid Auctions (and reported to debt collectors)
4. No Credit Cards Accepted
5. New Clients might be asked for references and/or a deposit
PL: Warunki aukcji.
1. Pr... | 30 Sep 2026 | Unsold | |
17 Auctions S.L - Auction 35, Lot 20
Banknotes
Costa Rica. 2005 5000 Colones
ENG: Conditions of the Auction.
1. Buyer's Premium 12.3% - 3 EUR Minimum
2. Starting Prices an Estimates Set by Consignor
3. Special payment terms: All Invoices must be paid by October 12 or order will be cancelled and buyer blocked from participating in further Onebid Auctions (and reported to debt collectors)
4. No Credit Cards Accepted
5. New Clients might be asked for references and/or a deposit
PL: Warunki aukcji.
1. Prowizja kupującego: 12,3%... | 30 Sep 2026 | Unsold | |
17 Auctions S.L - Auction 35, Lot 21
Banknotes
Costa Rica. 2007 10000 Colones
ENG: Conditions of the Auction.
1. Buyer's Premium 12.3% - 3 EUR Minimum
2. Starting Prices an Estimates Set by Consignor
3. Special payment terms: All Invoices must be paid by October 12 or order will be cancelled and buyer blocked from participating in further Onebid Auctions (and reported to debt collectors)
4. No Credit Cards Accepted
5. New Clients might be asked for references and/or a deposit
PL: Warunki aukcji.
1. Prowizja kupującego: 12,3... | 30 Sep 2026 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction 26009, Lot 49
Banco Internacional de Costa Rica, 2 Colones, 23rd October 1935, serial number B 788062, (Pick 167), in PMG holder 55 EPQ About Uncirculated, the iconic and highly sought-after "Mona Lisa" note, here in a remarkable grade.
Estimate: £4000 - £6000
Starting price: 2800 GBP... | 30 Sep 2026 | 3,400 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26009, Lot 266
The Colin Braun Collection of Printer's Material
Banco Central de Costa Rica, [5 sheets] group of designs for 500 & 1000 Colones, ND (ca. 1970s), some annotations, sold as seen.
Estimate: £100 - £150
Starting price: 70 GBP... | 30 Sep 2026 | 1,100 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26009, Lot 340
The Barry Crockford Collection of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Proofs
Banco Central de Costa Rica, [2 notes] front and back proofs for 10 Colones, 18th July 1972, "Sp. Blue",, (Pick 237 for type), good extremely fine to about uncirculated.
Estimate: £70 - £110
Starting price: 50 GBP... | 30 Sep 2026 | 180 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26009, Lot 341
The Barry Crockford Collection of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Proofs
Banco Central de Costa Rica, [2 notes] front and back proofs for 20 Colones, 18th July 1972, "Sp. Brown",, (Pick 238 for type), about uncirculated.
Estimate: £80 - £120
Starting price: 60 GBP... | 30 Sep 2026 | 200 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26009, Lot 342
The Barry Crockford Collection of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Proofs
Banco Central de Costa Rica, [2 notes] front and back proofs for 50 Colones, 18th July 1972, "Sp. Green",, (Pick 239 for type), good extremely fine to about uncirculated.
Estimate: £80 - £120
Starting price: 60 GBP... | 30 Sep 2026 | 240 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26009, Lot 343
The Barry Crockford Collection of Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Proofs
Banco Central de Costa Rica, [2 notes] front and back proofs for 1000 Colones, ND (1975), "2A. Brick Red",, (Pick 250 for type), about uncirculated.
Estimate: £50 - £70
Starting price: 40 GBP... | 30 Sep 2026 | 190 GBP
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 218, Lot 745
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 5 Colones 1917 Remainder
P# S122, N# 220890; # 127460; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 29 Sep 2026 | 20 EUR
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Wójcicki - Polish Auction House - Premium Auction 18, Lot 10156
WORLD BANKNOTES | A-M COUNTRIES
Costa Rica, 5 Colones (1903-1917) - LEGACY 64Graded 64 by LEGACY.
Banknot opatrzony certyfikatem LEGACY z oceną LEGACY 64.
Reference: Pick# S122
Grade: LEGACY 64
Costa Rica
Starting price: 12 EUR... | 26 Sep 2026 | 33 EUR
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Rio de la Plata - Online Auction 27, Lot 3010
11/ Billetes de oferta
Costa Rica. Banco Central. 500 Colones 1984, serie B, N°3853626. Impreso en TdlR. Pick 249 (VF)
Estimate: 50 - 70 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 22 Sep 2026 | 25 USD
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Rio de la Plata - Online Auction 27, Lot 3011
11/ Billetes de oferta
Costa Rica. Banco Central. 5000 Colones 1999. Serie C, N°07732601. Impreso en F-CO. Francia. Pick 268 (UNC)
Estimate: 20 - 30 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 22 Sep 2026 | 25 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - September 2026 World CCO Auction, Lot 72170
World Paper Money - Algeria to Mixed Lots
COSTA RICA. Banco de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, ND (1901-08). P-S174r. Remainder. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Estimate: 100 - 200
Starting price: 1 USD... | 14 Sep 2026 | 160 USD
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 215, Lot 384
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 5 Colones 1940
P# 204a, N#339014; # F 0556092; F
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 12 Sep 2026 | 111 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 215, Lot 385
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1942
P# 210a, N#575891; # G 016891; F
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 12 Sep 2026 | 121 EUR
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Crown Currency - Live Auction 58, Lot 142
Costa Rica 2000 Colones 2003 Pick 265d PMG Gem UNC 66 EPQ
Starting price: 1 EUR... | 9 Sep 2026 | Unsold | |
Crown Currency - Live Auction 58, Lot 143
Costa Rica 2000 Colones 2022 Polymer Pick 281b PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ
Starting price: 1 EUR... | 9 Sep 2026 | 26 EUR
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32141
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Republica de Costa Rica. 2 Colones, ND (1902-05). P-144s1. Front Specimen. PMG About Uncirculated 53 EPQ.
PMG Comments "Selvage Included."
Estimate: 200 - 400
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 200 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32143
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Republica de Costa Rica. 2 Colones, ND (1917). P-149s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 340 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32146
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 2 Colones, ND (1918-31). P-159s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 320 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32147
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, ND (1914). P-160s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 EPQ.
PMG Comments "Selvage Included."
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 420 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32148
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 100 Colones, ND (1914). P-164s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
PMG Comments "Selvage Included."
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 380 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32149
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, ND (1919-32). P-175s. Specimen. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ.
Estimate: 200 - 400
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 320 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32150
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, ND (1925-28). P-185s. Specimen. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 EPQ.
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 420 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32152
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 20 Colones, ND (1945-48). P-206s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 650 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32153
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, 20.1.1943. P-210a. PMG About Uncirculated 50.
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 700 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32154
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 20 Colones, 30.6.1970. P-231a. Uncirculated.
From the John P. Burnham Collection.
Estimate: 100 - 200
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 120 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32155
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 100 Colones, ND (1988-90). P-254r. Remainder. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
PMG Comments "Printer's Annotations, Selvage Included."
Estimate: 300 - 500
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 100 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 32156
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Lot of (4). Banco Central de Costa Rica. 20, 500, & 5000 Colones, 1968-99 & ND (1979-95). P-231a, 249as, 260s, & 268a. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ to Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
Estimate: 200 - 400
Starting price: 1 USD... | 8 Sep 2026 | 440 USD
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Numismatica Ferrarese - E-Auction 40, Lot 2501
Banconote Estere
Costa Rica - Seconda Repubblica (1948-data) - 5 Colones - 1981 - Serie D -- Pick 236d
UNC
SPEDIZIONE IN TUTTO IL MONDO - WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 5 Sep 2026 | Unsold | |
Numismatica Ferrarese - E-Auction 40, Lot 2502
Banconote Estere
Costa Rica - Seconda Repubblica (1848-data) - 1.000 Colones - 02/09/2009 - Polymer -- Pick 274a
UNC
SPEDIZIONE IN TUTTO IL MONDO - WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
Starting price: 6 EUR... | 5 Sep 2026 | Unsold | |
Noonans Mayfair - Auction B79, Lot 193
World Banknotes: Costa Rica
Banco Comercial de Costa Rica, 5 Colones, 1 December 1906, serial number 62586, Series A, Montealegre and Challe signatures, black print on purple and green, significantly restored and reconstructed, trimmed, stained, very good, nevertheless exceptionally rare in any grade
BNB B251a, Pick S141 £300-£400
Estimate: 300 GBP... | 2 Sep 2026 | 1,800 GBP
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Noonans Mayfair - Auction B79, Lot 1167
World Banknotes: Miscellaneous
Five black-and-white archival photographs from various countries, including a vignette of Queen Elizabeth II and a £10 denomination design for Bermuda dated 25/10/63, Banque du Royaume du Burundi, an obverse photograph for 1000 Francs, 8 May 1964, serial number A000000, almost completely identical to the issued note, El Banco Anglo Costarricense, obverse and reverse photographs for 20 Colones, 1 January 19- (1903-17), no serial number or signatures, and Bank of ... | 2 Sep 2026 | 160 GBP
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30225
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Lot of (4). Banco Anglo Costarricense. 5, 10, 50, & 100 Colones, ND (1903-17). P-S122pp1, S123pp1, S125pp1, & S126pp1. Front Progressive Proofs. PMG Uncirculated 62 to Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Group of four progressive proofs from this private bank of Costa Rica. PMG Comments "Note Unaffected by Issues in Selvage, Printer's Annotations, Edge Damage, Mounting Remnants Attached" on this group.
Estimate: 1000 - 2000
Starting price: 500 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | Unsold |   📷 9 |
Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30234
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Lot of (2). Republica de Costa Rica. 100 Colones, ND (1917). P-150Ap1 & 150Ap2. Front & Back Proofs. PMG Choice Uncirculated 63 to Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Uniface front and back proofs mounted on cardboard. This type was never issued and is only available as proofs or specimens. PMG Comments "Note Unaffected by Issue on Card Stock, Printer's Annotation" on P-150Ap1.
Estimate: 400 - 800
Starting price: 1 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 300 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30235
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Republica de Costa Rica. 100 Colones, ND (1917). P-150As. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
A scarce and attractive type that was never issued for circulation and only exists as a specimen. Just two notes grade finer in the PMG population report as of the time of cataloging.
Estimate: 750 - 1250
Starting price: 1 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 3,000 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30236
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 10 Colones, ND (1914). P-161s. Specimen. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
One of just three examples of this specimen at this grade level in the PMG population report with none finer. Oversized margin/selvage at left. PMG Comments "Selvage Included."
Estimate: 500 - 1000
Starting price: 1 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 2,000 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30237
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 50 Colones, 1914. P-163s. Specimen. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
Selvage included. Sole finest specimen of this attractive issue from the Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. Oversized selvage at bottom and left. Sharply impressed, with dark black inks, and with exceptional eye appeal.
Estimate: 1000 - 2000
Starting price: 500 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 5,000 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30238
World Paper Money: The Americas
- Iconic Mona Lisa 2 Pesos in UNC
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 2 Colones, 5.8.1936. P-167. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
The ever-popular Mona Lisa note from Costa Rica. Why the masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance appeared on a lower-value Costa Rican note is unknown. Most likely, the vignette was specifically requested from Waterlow & Sons by an employee of the Banco Internacional de Costa Rica who had perhaps seen it on display during travel... | 31 Aug 2026 | 18,000 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30239
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, 4.1.1927. P-185. PMG Choice Very Fine 35.
Deceptively scarce type, and this is a particularly attractive example of it. Excellent colors and originality overall. Just one example grades finer in the PMG population report. PMG Comments "Previously Mounted."
Estimate: 800 - 1200
Starting price: 1 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,400 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30240
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Internacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, ND (1929). P-189As. Specimen. PMG About Uncirculated 53.
Lightly (mis)handled specimen of the popular 'Banana Train' issue. Typical mounting remnant, but overall nicer in appearance than the technical grade suggests. Two punch-hole cancellations and a 'SPECIMEN' overprint are seen. PMG Comments "Printer's Annotations, Previously Mounted."
Estimate: 750 - 1250
Starting price: 1 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,400 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30241
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 2 Colones, 22.6.1938. P-195b. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Provisional issue with overprint. A blazing Gem that is tied for finest with just two others in the PMG population report. Fantastic color and originality with no signs of handling or other imperfections make this the quintessential example of the type.
Estimate: 750 - 1250
Starting price: 1 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,400 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30242
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Nacional de Costa Rica. 5 Colones, 28.10.1942. P-204. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64.
A deceptively difficult type from Costa Rica dating back to World War II. Rare in uncirculated grades. This example showcases good color and excellent originality. Just four examples of this type grade finer in the PMG population report as of the time of cataloging.
Estimate: 1000 - 1500
Starting price: 500 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,200 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30243
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 1000 Colones, 2019 (ND 2021). P-280a. Serial Number 5. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Single digit low serial number 5. Because of the limited amount of prefixes used on modern Costa Rican notes low numbers such as this are very rare.
Estimate: 1200 - 1800
Starting price: 600 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 900 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30244
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 2000 Colones, 2018 (ND 2020). P-281a. Serial Number 5. PMG Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Low serial number 5. A nice match to the other lots of low-serial-numbered polymer notes from Costa Rica in the present sale. As the Banco Central uses a fairly long serial number low numbers such as this are very rare.
Estimate: 1500 - 2000
Starting price: 750 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,100 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30245
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 5000 Colones, 2018 (ND 2020). P-282a. Serial Number 5. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
Low serial number 5. Another example with this low single digit serial number. Even a single such offering would be noteworthy; to have several examples with the same single-digit serial number is unheard of. Important opportunity for the polymer and Costa Rica specialist.
Estimate: 1800 - 2200
Starting price: 900 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,150 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30246
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 10,000 Colones, 2019 (ND 2021). P-283a. Serial Number 5. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ.
Second-to-last lot of modern Costa Rica notes with a single-digit serial number 5. An exceptional opportunity, the importance of which we can not overstate. Putting this set together requires luck, perseverance, and maybe a connection at the Central Bank.
Estimate: 2000 - 2500
Starting price: 1000 USD... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,000 USD
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - Summer 2026 Global Showcase Auction, Lot 30247
World Paper Money: The Americas
COSTA RICA. Banco Central de Costa Rica. 20,000 Colones, 2018 (ND 2020). P-284a. Serial Number 5. PMG Superb Gem Uncirculated 67 EPQ.
The final lot with single-digit serial number 5. Again, we cannot understate the importance of these lots. Single-digit serial numbers on any Costa Rica notes are rare, but especially so on the modern series of polymer notes, as the prefix changes only after a large quantity of notes has been printed.
Estimate: 2000 - 2500
Start... | 31 Aug 2026 | 1,200 USD
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 214, Lot 715
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1903 - 1917 (ND) Specimen
P# S123s, N# 244606; # 70715; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Aug 2026 | 43 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 214, Lot 716
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 5 Colones 1901 - 1908 PMG 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated
P# S173r, N# 400021; # 47650; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Aug 2026 | 152 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 214, Lot 717
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 5 Colones 1989
P# 236d, N# 204555; # D 55078908; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Aug 2026 | 5 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 214, Lot 718
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1971 150th Anniversary of Independence
P# 242, N# 396874; # C 4860740; F
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Aug 2026 | 27 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 214, Lot 719
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 2000 Colones 2003
P# 265d, N# 204567; # A 27948128; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Aug 2026 | 15 EUR
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Spink - Auction 26300, Lot 57
Banco Central de Costa Rica, [100 notes] bundle of 10 Colones, 7th April 1983, consecutive serial numbers D30102201-300, (Pick 273b), uncirculated with original bank money band.
Estimate: £100 - £150
Starting price: 30 GBP... | 27 Aug 2026 | 110 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26300, Lot 58
(x) Banco Central de Costa Rica, 50,000 Colones, 2009, serial number A000413709, (Pick 279a), in PMG holder 66 EPQ Gem Uncirculated.
Estimate: £180 - £280
Starting price: 130 GBP... | 27 Aug 2026 | 200 GBP
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Spink - Auction 26300, Lot 518
World Banknotes
(x) Central America, [10 notes] 1, 2, 5, 10, 50 Colones, 1 Quetzal, 5 Lempiras & 10 Bolivares, 1972-84,
Banco Central de Costa Rica:
5 Colones, 9th June 1975, serial number D15957335 (1),
commemorative 50 Colones, 22nd November 1984, serial number D08464550 (1),
Banco Central de Reserva, El Salvador:
1 Colon, 3rd May 1979, serial number VN 3598423 (1),
2 Colones, 24th October 1972 & 24th June 1976, serial numbers AE 3077637 & GE 4423107 (2),
5 Colons, 6th October 1977, seria... | 27 Aug 2026 | 220 GBP
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BAC Numismatics - Auction 81, Lot 1554
Banknoten, Lots und Sammlungen Banknoten. Guinee 2 Sylis 1981, Costa Rica 10 Colones 1989. Lot von 2 Banknoten 1981-1989. I-II
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 22 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
17 Auctions S.L - Auction 34, Lot 204
Banknotes
Costa Rica. 1942 2 ColonesENG: Note To Clients: From March 1 2026 Our Buyer's Premium will remain the same 12.3% BUT with a 3 EUR Minimum. This applies to all purchases and invoices from Auction 32 and onward. If you have any questions please email us at info@17auctions.com PL: Uwaga dla klientów: Od 1 marca 2026 r. nasza prowizja kupującego pozostanie na tym samym poziomie 12,3%, ALE z kwotą minimalną 3 EUR. Dotyczy to wszystkich zakupów i faktur od Aukcji 32. W razie pytań prosim... | 21 Aug 2026 | 44 EUR
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17 Auctions S.L - Auction 34, Lot 205
Banknotes
Costa Rica. 2007 10000 ColonesRecommended for Certification ENG: Note To Clients: From March 1 2026 Our Buyer's Premium will remain the same 12.3% BUT with a 3 EUR Minimum. This applies to all purchases and invoices from Auction 32 and onward. If you have any questions please email us at info@17auctions.com PL: Uwaga dla klientów: Od 1 marca 2026 r. nasza prowizja kupującego pozostanie na tym samym poziomie 12,3%, ALE z kwotą minimalną 3 EUR. Dotyczy to wszystkich zakupów i faktur ... | 21 Aug 2026 | 55 EUR
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SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1126
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco Nacional, 2 Colones - Printer: ABNC, 1948, Choice UNC 64, Pick: 203c
64 Choice UNC
Starting price: 80 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1127
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco Central, 20 Colones - Printer: ABNC, 1978-83, Gem UNC 66 EPQ, Pick: 238c
66 Gem UNC EPQ
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1128
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco Central, 20 Colones - Printer: ABNC, 1978-83, Gem UNC 66 EPQ, Pick: 238c
66 Gem UNC EPQ
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1132
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco de Costa Rica, 5 Colones, 1901-08, Choice UNC 64, Pick: S173r
64 Choice UNC
Starting price: 65 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1133
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco de Costa Rica, 10 Colones, 1901-08, Choice UNC 64, Pick: S174r
64 Choice UNC
Starting price: 85 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1134
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco de Costa Rica, 20 Colones, 1901-14, Choice About UNC 58 EPQ, Pick: S175r
58 Choice About UNC EPQ
Starting price: 120 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
SHENBERG AUCTION LTD - Auction 16, Lot 1135
Banknotes
Costa Rica, Banco de Costa Rica, 20 Colones, 1906, Gem UNC 65 EPQ, Pick: S179r
65 Gem UNC EPQ
Starting price: 130 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | Unsold | |
Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 211, Lot 810
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1971 150th Anniversary of Independence
P# 242, N# 396874; # C 4860740; F
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | 29 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 211, Lot 811
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 2000 Colones 2003
P# 265d, N# 204567; # A 27948128; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | 9 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 211, Lot 812
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10000 Colones 2007
P# 267e, N# 224552; # A 99908797; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | 26 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 211, Lot 813
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 5000 Colones 2005
P# 268Ab, N# 224560; # C 54233131; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | 16 EUR
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Money Corner - Auction 29, Lot 118
World Banknotes
Costa Rica - 5 Colones 1903/17 - Pick # S122 - UNC-
Starting price: 10 EUR... | 15 Aug 2026 | 12 EUR
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Stack's Bowers & Ponterio - August 2026 World Paper Money Auction, Lot 70065
COSTA RICA. Lot of (2). Banco de Costa Rica. 10 & 20 Colones, ND (1901-08) & 1906. P-S174r & S179r. Remainders. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64 to Gem Uncirculated 65 EPQ.
Estimate: 100 - 200
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Aug 2026 | 240 USD
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Crown Currency - Live Auction 57, Lot 321
Costa Rica 2000 Colones 2022 Polymer Pick 281b PMG Superb Gem UNC 67 EPQ
Starting price: 1 EUR... | 5 Aug 2026 | 24 EUR
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Green Apple Auction - Summer 2026 Auction, Lot 244
Costa Rica, 5 Colones, 1903/1917, UNC, pS122r, REMAINDER
Estimate: 30-60 USD
Starting price: 20 USD... | 1 Aug 2026 | 20 USD
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 208, Lot 569
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1953
P# 221a, # A 1890860; F
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Jul 2026 | 42 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 208, Lot 570
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1958
P# 221c, # A 3158413; VF
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Jul 2026 | 81 EUR
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 208, Lot 571
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 10 Colones 1966
P# 229a, N#360920; # B 2978310; VF
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 28 Jul 2026 | 81 EUR
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Kelleher Auctions LLC - Sale 848, Lot 5763
Worldwide A-Z
Costa Rica. Group of early 1900's Banknotes, remainders,
Banco Anglo-Costarricense. 5 Colones (1903-1917). Pick S122r (3 examples, sequential). Portrait of J.M. Fernandez at center. BWC. Banco de Costa Rica. 20 Pesos, 1899. Pick S165r. Ship at center; 20 Pesos, 1901. Pick S175r. Miners at center. ABNC. Crisp Uncirculated. (5).
Estimate: 100 - 150 USD
Starting price: 50 USD... | 21 Jul 2026 | 200 USD
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Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp. - E-Auction 205, Lot 625
Paper Money - America
Costa Rica 5 Colones 1989
P# 236d, N# 204555; # D59016915; UNC
Starting price: 5 EUR... | 17 Jul 2026 | 5 EUR
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