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½ Balboa Discovery of the Pacific Ocean
2013 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.3 g | 30.61 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| Value | ½ Balboa ½ PAB = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 30.61 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#51587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa standing in the water holding a flag and a sword. Legend around, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500 AÑOS DEL DESCUBRIMIENTO DEL MAR DEL SUR
2013
Translation: 500 Years of the Discovery of the South Sea
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Balboa left on September 1, 1513, from Santa María, at the narrowest part of the isthmus. He reached the Pacific Ocean after a month and took possession in the name of the King of Spain, then Ferdinand.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 2013 to commemorate the discovery of the Pacific Ocean, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, the Spanish explorer who was the first European to sight the Pacific Ocean in 1513. The reverse side depicts a map of the Panama Isthmus, along with a sailing ship and a compass, symbolizing the historic voyage of Balboa and the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. The coin's design is not only visually appealing but also historically significant, making it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Balboa (Discovery of the Pacific Ocean) 2013 coin.
