1 Balboa – Panama

Non-circulating coins

Panama

Context

Years: 1975–1982

Issuer: Panama

Period:

Republic

(since 1903)

Currency:

Balboa

(since 1904)

Total mintage: 9,195

Material

Diameter: 38.1 mm

Weight: 22.68 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper (25% Cladding-clad Nickel;)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #39.1

Numista: #70425

Value

Exchange value: 1 PAB

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms with nine stars above; value and silver content below.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE PANAMA

*********

PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO

FM

1 BALBOA

Translation:

For the Benefit of the World

Republic of Panama

1 Balboa

Script: Latin

Languages: Spanish, Latin

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Vasco Núñez de Balboa in a helmet, facing left, encircled by his name with the date below.

Inscription:

VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA

1979

Translation:

VASCO NÚÑEZ DE BALBOA

1979

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1975	FM	1,410
1975	FM	4,035	Matte
1976	FM	625	Matte
1977	FM	625
1979	FM	1,000
1980	FM	1,000
1982	FM	500

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