BCCR shares updates on economic growth and commemorative currency designs

Róger Madrigal López, President at Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR)
Róger Madrigal López, President at Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) - Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR)
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The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) recently shared updates on economic growth and national currency through a series of posts on its official Twitter account. The tweets, published between February 12 and February 14, 2026, cover the country’s economic performance in 2025 as well as new developments related to Costa Rican coins and banknotes.

On February 12, BCCR reported: “El incremento medio del 2025 se ubicó en 4,6 % en comparación al 2024. La economía creció entre 4,0 % y 5,0 % desde noviembre del 2023, lo que evidencia un patrón estable en la actividad productiva nacional.

Más información: https://t.co/UPKbC3IsYqhttps://t.co/ktHYnzAAkw“. This statement highlights that the average increase for the year was recorded at 4.6% compared to the previous year. The post also notes that economic growth ranged from 4.0% to 5.0% since November 2023, indicating stability in national productive activity.

Later that day, BCCR introduced a new coin design as part of an ongoing collection: “¿Ya conoce las nuevas monedas de ₡25?

Estas forman parte de la colección “Sitios Emblemáticos de Nuestras Provincias”, una serie que resalta el patrimonio de Costa Rica.

Próximamente se dará a conocer el cuarto diseño de esta colección. https://t.co/BB8jgvbBlF“. The tweet announces the release of new ₡25 coins celebrating emblematic sites across Costa Rica’s provinces and mentions that a fourth design will be revealed soon.

On February 14, BCCR reflected on the historical significance of certain banknotes: “Hay billetes que marcaron una época y dejaron huella en la memoria de Costa Rica; por eso, se convirtieron en los más queridos por las personas costarricenses.

Descubra más sobre la historia de los billetes y monedas en nuestro sitio web https://t.co/IOdANqvc85https://t.co/CKGIR9KOwT“. This message invites followers to learn more about the history of Costa Rican bills and coins through their website.

The Central Bank of Costa Rica is responsible for monetary policy management and maintaining financial stability in the country. Its regular communications provide updates on macroeconomic indicators and efforts to promote national heritage through currency design initiatives.



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