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500 Balboas (Balboa) – Panama

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Balboa
Panama
Context
Years: 1975–1977
Issuer: Panama Issuer flag
Period:
(since 1903)
Currency:
(since 1904)
Total mintage: 16,218
Material
Diameter: 46 mm
Weight: 41.7 g
Gold weight: 37.53 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 90% Gold
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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Reverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard42
Numista: #26492
Value
Exchange value: 500 PAB
Bullion value: $6245.33

Obverse

Description:
Heraldic emblem.
Inscription:
· REPUBLICA DE PANAMA ·

*********

PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO

FM

900/1000 ORO FINO

· 500 BALBOAS ·
Translation:
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE WORLD

500 BALBOAS

900/1000 FINE GOLD
Script: Latin
Languages: Spanish, Latin

Reverse

Description:
Kneeling in armor, Balboa holds a sword and a flag.
Inscription:
VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA DESCUBRIDOR DEL PACIFICO

1975
Translation:
VASCO NÚÑEZ DE BALBOA DISCOVERER OF THE PACIFIC

1975
Script: Latin
Language: Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Mints

NameMark
Franklin Mint(FM)

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1975FM1,496
1975FM10Matte
1975FM9,824Proof
1976FM2,669Proof
1976FM160
1976FM10Matte
1977FM10Matte
1977FM1,980Proof
1977FM59
💎 Extremely Rare