½ Balboa
| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1983-1985 |
| Value | ½ Balboa ½ PAB = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Armored bust left
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIO BALBOA
Translation: Half Balboa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The ½ Balboa coin from Panama, minted between 1983 and 1985, has an interesting design feature. On the obverse side, the coin features a portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from America. The reverse side of the coin depicts a map of Panama, highlighting the country's strategic location between North and South America. This design element serves as a symbol of Panama's rich history and its role as a connecting point between two continents.
