Due to the long distances and difficult communication at the time, imperialists realized the Mexican Empire no longer existed since March 1823.

It consisted of an eight-pointed shining star in a blue field surrounded by a yellow circle with the legend State of Costa Rica.

This coat of arms was suppressed in 1842 by Francisco Morazán during his failed bid to reunite the Federal Republic of Central America.

[3] The basis of the current national coat of arms of Costa Rica was adopted 29 September 1848, during the presidency of Dr Jose Maria Castro Madriz together with the new flag.

These arms were significantly modified by law number 18 of 27 November 1906, which eliminated the military symbols, national flags and horn of plenty contained in the 1848 design.

Two palms close the arms joined by a white ribbon with the motto "República de Costa Rica" in gold.