Costa Rican Colon (CRC)
The Costa Rican Colon is the official currency of Costa Rica.
Currency Details
| Currency Code | CRC |
| Symbol | ₡ |
| Minor Unit | Centimo (1/100, not in circulation) |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Central Bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica |
Official CRC Central Bank Rates
Live rates on this page are mid-market rates. For tax filings, customs valuations, audits, and compliant invoicing you often need the official reference rate published by Banco Central de Costa Rica instead. AllRatesToday serves Banco Central de Costa Rica published rates as JSON, with history and a free latest-rates tier.
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Coins & Banknotes
🪙 Coins
₡5₡10₡25₡50₡100₡500
💵 Banknotes
₡1000₡2000₡5000₡10000₡20000₡50000
Frequently Asked Questions
The ISO 4217 currency code for the Costa Rican Colon is CRC. This three-letter code is used internationally in banking, finance, and commerce to identify the Costa Rican Colon.
The Costa Rican Colon (CRC) is the official currency of Costa Rica. It is managed by the Central Bank of Costa Rica.
The symbol for the Costa Rican Colon is ₡. The minor unit is the Centimo (1/100, not in circulation).
The Costa Rican Colon (CRC) is managed by the Central Bank of Costa Rica. The central bank is responsible for monetary policy, issuing banknotes and coins, and maintaining the stability of the currency.
Get CRC Rates via API
Access live Costa Rican Colon exchange rates in your app with the official SDK.
Install
npm install @allratestoday/sdk Usage
import AllRatesToday from '@allratestoday/sdk';
const client = new AllRatesToday('YOUR_API_KEY');
const rate = await client.getRate('CRC', 'USD');