© Ulmo
© Ulmo
½ Balboa
| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1996-2019 |
| 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 |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath. The bust touches the rim below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIO - BALBOA
Translation: Half 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 on KM#133.1 represent the 9 provinces of the country at that time. KM#133.2 has 10 stars, as on Januari 1st, 2014 Panamá Oeste became the tenth province of Panama. From that day onward, the Coat of Arms has 10 gold stars.
From 2017 onward, 'REPUBLICA' is spelled as 'REPÚBLICA' on these coins.
Other differences between the 2001 and 2008 coins (KM#126.1) and KM#126.2:
