500 Balboas Birth of Balboa, Panama

Main information

Country:
Panama
Years of Minting:
1975-1977
Period:
Republic (1903-date)
Coin Type:
Non-circulating coin
Edge:
Reeded
Shape:
Round
Technique:
Milled
Mint:
(FM) The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

Reverse

Description:

Kneeling armored Vasco Nunez de Balboa, sword in right hand, flag in left hand

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Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms.

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Edge

Description:

Reeded

Obverse:

· REPUBLICA DE PANAMA · ********* PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO FM 900/1000 ORO FINO · 500 BALBOAS ·

Reverse:

VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA DESCUBRIDOR DEL PACIFICO 1975

Composition

Gold (.900)

Size

Weight:41.7 g
Diameter:46 mm
Thickness:n/a
Edge:Reeded

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500 Balboas Birth of Balboa, Panama

Main information

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Coin Design

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Obverse

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Edge

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