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¼ Balboa Panama Canal
2016 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#135230 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Colored image of ship, passing the locks of Panama Canal. Value in letters above and legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN CUARTO DE BALBOA
2014 CIEN AÑOS DEL CANAL DE PANAMA
Translation:
One Quarter Balboa
2014 Hundred years of 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 2016 ¼ Balboa coin commemorating the Panama Canal features a unique design that showcases the canal's iconic locks, which are an engineering marvel that allows ships to traverse the 50-mile long waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The locks are depicted in a spiral pattern on the coin, creating a visually striking image that represents the canal's importance in global trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Balboa (Panama Canal) 2016 coin.
