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½ Balboa Convent of Saint Joseph
2015 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.3 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | ½ Balboa ½ PAB = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#77205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Ruins of the Convent of Saint Joseph in Old Panama, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONVENTO DE SAN JOSÉ
PANAMA VIEJO
2015
Translation:
Convent of San Joseph
Old Panama
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Convent of San Jose that was founded by the Augustinian Order in 1612, being one of the last buildings established in Panama la Vieja. The area of the ruins of Panamá Viejo, first city of Panamá destroyed by the pirate Henri Morgan in 1671, is now restored and is an important touristic site.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 features the Convent of Saint Joseph, a historic building in Panama City that was built in the 17th century and served as a convent for the Order of Saint Clare. The coin's design showcases the architectural details of the building's facade, highlighting its colonial-era style and cultural significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Balboa (Convent of Saint Joseph) 2015 coin.
