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Central Bank: That ₡5,000 counterfeit bank note message is fake
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The BCCR is asking people to “touch, watch and turn” the bills to look for the security measures that show a bill is not a counterfeit.
Banks in Costa Rica to change account numbering format
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The change will not involve major adjustments for bank customers, except for the IBAN codes printed on checkbooks, deposit forms and other documents.
Central Bank issues new improved ₡5,000 banknotes
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The Central Bank made four changes on the front side of the bill but the banknotes in general will look almost the same as current ones.
Costa Rica exports down 16 percent in first six months of 2015; ‘Intel effect’ continues
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Intel's exit from Costa Rica last year continues to be the main factor causing negative growth of export products. Exports of services, however, grew for the fourth consecutive year.
New ₡5,000, ₡10,000 and ₡50,000 bills to circulate in August
Old banknotes will only be accepted until December.
Costa Rica circulates new ₡1,000 and ₡2,000 bills
NEWS YOU CAN USE: Make sure to spend all your oId bills of the same denomination. They lose their value after Aug. 31.