Central America
Costa Rica (CRI)
2 series · 6 pieces · 2 with images
83% of Costa Rica pieces in collection (5 / 6)
Series complete 1 · partial 0 · wanted 1 · of 2 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalSan José
LanguageSpanish
CurrencyCosta Rican colón
First emission15 March 1968
Scouting since1915
AssociationAsociación de Guías y Scouts de Costa Rica ↗
The issuing authority
Costa Rica issued its first postage stamps in 1863. Correos de Costa Rica is the postal administration. The capital is San José. Current issues are denominated in Costa Rican colón.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Asociación de Guías y Scouts de Costa Rica, with origins in 1915. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1925).
