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5 Balboas – Panama

Non-circulating coins

Panama

Context

Years: 1975–1982

Issuer: Panama

Period:

Republic

(since 1903)

Currency:

Balboa

(since 1904)

Total mintage: 14,985

Material

Diameter: 39 mm

Weight: 30.18 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

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

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #40

Numista: #71433

Value

Exchange value: 5 PAB

Obverse

Description:

Panamá coat of arms, value in letters beneath.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE PANAMA

PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO

*********

FM

5 BALBOAS

Translation:

Republic of Panama

For the Benefit of the World

FM

5 Balboas

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Portrait of Belisario Porras, name above, date below.

Inscription:

BELISARIO PORRAS

1975

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1975	FM	1,410
1975	FM	5,125	Matte
1976	FM	125	Matte
1976	FM	5,000
1977	FM	125
1979	FM	1,000
1980	FM	1,000
1982	FM	1,200

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