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½ Balboa Coin from
2011 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | ½ Balboa ½ PAB = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24491 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Shield found on an ancient coin from Spain with initials of Principe de Asturias, Felipe II.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA DE 1580
PANAMA VIEJO
A ii
P
2011
Translation:
Coin from 1580
Old Panama
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The arms on the shield are 1st row from left, Castilla, León, Aragón and Sicily, in the middle a point for Grenada, second row Austria and ancient Burgundy, second Burgundy and Brabant, and superimposed a small shield with Flandre and Tyrol. See below for an example of a coin of Felipe II.(Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions)
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 ½ Balboa coin from Panama, issued in 2011, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it depicts the image of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. This coin is a nod to Panama's rich history and its significance in the discovery of the New World.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Balboa (Coin from 1580) 2011 coin.
