The Costa Rican Colon is the official currency of Costa Rica. However, there are several synonyms for the Costa Rican Colon that are commonly used. One of the most well-known synonyms is simply "colon," which is often used in local conversations and daily transactions. In addition, the currency may also be referred to as the "CRC," its ISO currency code, or as the "Colones costarricenses," which is the Spanish term for the currency. Other synonyms for the Costa Rican Colon include "Costa Rican currency" and "Colon de Costa Rica." Regardless of the term used, the Costa Rican Colon remains the fundamental unit of currency in Costa Rica.