Paper currency denomination 500 Costa Rican Colón (Quinientos Colones), an old issue dating back to July 6, 1994 (Series D). Currency details and value Person: The obverse features a portrait of Manuel María Gutiérrez, the composer who wrote the music for the Costa Rican national anthem. Reverse design: The reverse of the banknote depicts the National Theatre of Costa Rica located in San José. Condition: Excellent Price: 35﷼