Nothing says "Come and take my coins" like a bunch of gringos in a Latin-American country showing they have coins. Honestly guys, keep a low profile, specially when you're abroad.
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They were probably trying to occupy and steal Costa Rican lands.
Would not be surprised.
Big groups of Israeli guys usually from the army are a common sight in the Caribbean. They're usually noisy and annoying so no surprise this happens.
You should see what they do in Palestine, they're much worse there.