⅒ Balboa
| Copper-nickel clad copper | 2.27 g | 17.9 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1983-1985 |
| Value | ⅒ Balboa 0.1 PAB = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 17.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#23634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 52% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath. The bust touches the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN DECIMO DE BALBOA
Translation: One Tenth of a Balboa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Balboa was a Spaniard, first European who crossed the Isthmus, reached the Pacific by land and discovered the Perlas Archipelago (1513). The 9 stars represent the 9 provinces of the country at that time (there are now 10).Interesting fact
The ⅒ 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.
