Costa Rica, 1000 colones, 2009 (P274). UNC

Braulio Evaristo Carrillo Colina remains one of the most polarizing yet foundational figures in Costa Rican history. Serving as Head of State during two critical periods—first from 1835 to 1837, and later as a de facto dictator from 1838 to 1842—Carrillo is widely revered as the "Architect of the Costa Rican National State" (Arquitecto del Estado Costarricense) (Obregón, 1989). next...