½ Balboa Convent of the Conception
2010 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2010 |
| 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#23706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Ruins of the Convent of the sisters of the Conception within Panama Viejo. Legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONVENTO DE LA CONCEPCIÓN
PANAMA VIEJO
2010
Translation:
Covenant of the Conception
Old Panama
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The convent, founded in 1597 on the place called now Panama Viejo, was destroyed when the city was attacked by the pirate Henri Morgan in 1671.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 the Conception, 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 beautiful architecture of the building, which is now a popular tourist attraction and a symbol of Panama's rich cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 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 the Conception) 2010 coin.
