Mexican Peso to Costa Rican Colon — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Mexico

Currency Code, Symbol: MXN, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 50¢, $1, $2, $5, $10, $20

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $20, $50, $100, $200, $500

History: The Mexican peso (symbol: $, code: MXN, number: 484 ) is the official currency of Mexico. Its notes and coins are not used in other countries. A widespread international name for the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is MXN.Mexican peso can be subdivided into centavos. Every MXN has 100 centavos. The currency first appeared in 1993 and replaced the Mexican reals. Up until 1999 the currency had been called the new Mexican peso. As soon as this currency appeared, it became a catalyzer for a large-scale financial crisis. Real had gone through inflation before, but the consequences of the 1992 crisis become fatal for the old monetary unit.Read More

Country of Circulation: Costa Rica

Currency Code, Symbol: CRC, ₡

Denominations of coins in circulation: 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 colones

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 colones

History: The Costa Rican colón (₡) is the national currency of the state located in Central America – Costa Rica. In the financial world, it is known as CRC. Centimos are used as coins.One Costa Rican colón has 100 centimos. The national currency was issued in 1897. It replaced the previous currency – the Costa Rican peso. The notes are unique in their diverse styles. On the notes, you can see a portrait of Christopher Columbus, a painting of Mercury – the god of commerce, scenes from economic and industrial life of the country.Read More