½ Balboa, Panama

½ Balboa, Panama, 1996-2019 obverse image½ Balboa, Panama, 1996-2019 reverse image
½ Balboa coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Panama flagPanama
  • Years of Minting:
    1996-2019
  • Period:
    Republic (1903-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)
½ Balboa Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.49-$9.00

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

½ Balboa Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Nez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath. The bust touches the rim below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms with 9 or 10 stars above. Name of the country above, date below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Balboa Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE PANAMA ********* PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO 2001

Reverse:

MEDIO - BALBOA

½ Balboa Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel clad copper

Size

½ Balboa sizes
  • Weight:11.34 g
  • Diameter:30.61 mm
  • Thickness:2.2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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