¼ Balboa (First Passage through the Panama Canal) 2016 front ¼ Balboa (First Passage through the Panama Canal) 2016 back
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¼ Balboa First Passage through the Panama Canal

2016 year
Copper-nickel clad copper 5.67 g 24.26 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2016
Value
¼ Balboa ¼ PAB = USD 0.25
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad copper
Weight
5.67 g
Diameter
24.26 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#127434
Rarity index
16%

Reverse

Colored image of a ship in a canal lock. Value in letters above and legend below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN CUARTO DE BALBOA
1914 PRIMER TRÁNSITO POR EL CANAL DE PANAMA

Translation:
One quarter balboa
1914 first passage through the Panama Canal

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 United States Quarter and circulate alongside it.

Interesting fact

The ¼ Balboa coin commemorating the first passage through the Panama Canal features a design of a ship passing through the canal, with the Panama Canal locks visible in the background.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  2000000 - - - - - -

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