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½ Balboa Cistern of the Convent of the Conception
2017 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| 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 | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#127436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Ruins of the cistern of the Convent of Conception in Old Panama, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALJIBE ⋅ CONVENTO DE LA CONCEPCION
PANAMA VIEJO
2017
Translation:
Cistern ⋅ Convent of Conception
Old Panama
2017
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 and circulate alongside it.Interesting fact
The Cistern of the Convent of the Conception, featured on the ½ Balboa coin, is a historic landmark in Panama City, Panama. It was built in 1674 and served as a water storage system for the Convent of the Conception, a colonial-era monastery. The cistern is considered an important example of Spanish colonial architecture in the region and has been well-preserved over the centuries. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Panama's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Balboa (Cistern of the Convent of the Conception) 2017 coin.
