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Buy Costa Rican colon

Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on Costa Rican colons when you order your currency online.

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How to get your Costa Rican colons

Order Costa Rican colons online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.

Home delivery

Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.

Benefits
  • Fast, secure, convenient
  • Next day delivery available for cash

Store click & collect

Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.

Benefits
  • Lock in your exchange rate1
  • Located in major UK airports

Travel money in a jiffy

Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.

  1. Buy online

    Buy online

    Choose how many Costa Rican colons you would like to order.
  2. Choose delivery or collection

    Choose delivery or collection

    Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
  3. enjoy your trip

    Enjoy your trip!

    Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.

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Key information about Costa Rican colons

The Costa Rican colon is abbreviated as CRC and symbolized by ₡. It has been the official currency of Costa Rica since 1896.

Ensure you have Costa Rican colons when visiting Costa Rica.

Costa Rican colon notes

₡1,000
₡2,000
₡5,000
₡10,000
₡20,000
₡50,000

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Costa Rican colon coins

5c
10c
25c
50c
₡1
₡5
₡10
₡25
₡50
₡100
₡500

Stacks of various coins in different metals and sizes arranged in a row against a neutral background.
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Destinations that accept Costa Rican colons

Costa Rica
6 of 22 destinations

Common questions about Costa Rican colons

Timing the market for the best rates is a tricky business due to daily shifts influenced by economic data, global politics, and trader sentiment. Your personal travel schedule and market-watching comfort will guide your decision. We've got tools like our rate tracker to help you stay informed on Costa Rican colon rates.

The Costa Rican colon is accepted in Costa Rica, where it serves as the official currency. It is not commonly used outside of Costa Rica, and it is not widely accepted in other countries or regions.

You can purchase your Costa Rican colons from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase Costa Rican colons, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.

Yes, you can! We can buy back your unused Costa Rican colon notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.

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Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.

  • 1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.