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¼ Balboa 1999 Reversion of the Panama Canal
2016 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | ¼ Balboa ¼ PAB = USD 0.25 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#128610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Coloured Panama Flag Over the Panama Canal Administration Building while citizens celebrate december 31st, 1999. Value in letters above and legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN CUARTO DE BALBOA
1999 REVERSION DEL CANAL DE PANAMA
Translation:
One quarter balboa
1999 Panama Canal Reversion
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the United States Quarter and circulate alongside it.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1999 Reversion of the Panama Canal commemorative coin is that it features an image of the Panama Canal on its obverse side, while the reverse side features a portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal's opening and the 500th anniversary of Balboa's discovery.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Balboa (1999 Reversion of the Panama Canal) 2016 coin.
