The 2000 Colones 2018 banknote was issued by the Central Bank of Costa Rica, printed on polymer instead of paper, as part of the modern series with enhanced durability and security.
The obverse depicts Mauro Fernández Acuña (1843–1905), a prominent lawyer and politician who carried out major educational reforms in Costa Rica. Security features include transparent windows, microtext, tactile marks, and color-shifting elements.
The reverse highlights the Parque Nacional Marino Ballena (Marino Ballena National Park) on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, famous for its rich marine biodiversity and humpback whale sightings. The design integrates vibrant natural motifs, reflecting the country’s ecological wealth.
The banknote measures approximately 125 × 67 mm.
Obverse
Blue tint with security window strip at right.
Portrait of Mauro Fernández Acuña with Colegio Superior de Señoritas, San José in the background.
Outline of Costa Rica in color-changing ink at the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2000
ACUERDO № 5
14 de setiembre de 2018
SERIE B
MAURO FERNÁNDEZ ACUÑA
2 MIL COLONES
DOS MIL COLONES COSTA RICA
Translation:
Accord № 5
14 September 2018
Series B
Mauro Fernández Acuña
2 Thousand Colones
Two Thousand Colones Costa Rica
Reverse
Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas), sea star (asteroidea), sea pens (pennatulacea)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE COSTA RICA ARRECIFE CORALINO
Tiburón toro (Carcharhinus leucas)
Plumas del mar (Pennatulacea)
Estrella de mar de la laguna (Asteroidea)
2 MIL COLONES
Translation:
Central Bank of Costa Rica Coral Reef
Bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas)
Sea pens (pennatulacea)
Sea star (asteroidea)
2 Thousand Colones
Printer
Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Features
| Issuer | Costa Rica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Costa Rica (Banco Central de Costa Rica) |
| Period | Second Republic (1948-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2018-2022 |
| Value | 2000 Colones |
| Currency | Colón (1896-date) |
| Composition | Polymer |
| Size | 132 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
