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Costa Rica’s new coin to enter circulation
The Central Bank of Costa Rica unveiled a new coin that celebrates the country's bicentennial.
Costa Rica’s economic outlook improves: Central Bank
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) announced an upward revision of the country’s economic growth projections.
Dollar exchange rate maintains upward trend
The exchange rate of the Costa Rican colón against the dollar increased by ₡10 during the past month, according to official data from the Central Bank...
Costa Rica unveils new bills
The Central Bank of Costa Rica on Friday unveiled two new bills.
Costa Rica unveils new bicentennial coin
The Central Bank of Costa Rica unveiled a new coin that celebrates the country's bicentennial.
Costa Rica meets with IMF to discuss financing options to face crisis
Economic authorities in Costa Rica will meet with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and ask for a line of financing that will allow it to face the financial blow caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Costa Rica to stop minting ₡5 coin
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) announced Thursday that it will stop minting five-colón coins (₡5) at the end of this year.
Economy faces downturn due to lack of tax reform
The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) warned Monday that the economy will face a growing public deficit and stunted growth if Congress doesn’t...
Costa Rica enforces new methodology for calculating dollar exchange rate
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The change in the calculation methodology is possible since the Central Bank now has online information on all exchange transactions performed each day.
Dollar exchange rate down following Central Bank’s intervention announcement
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The selling price of the dollar at the country’s banks on Thursday fell ₡4 from ₡598.49 to ₡594.47. The average purchase price closed at ₡581.71.