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½ Balboa Pattern
1987 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | ½ Balboa (½ PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#291860 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · MEDIO · BALBOA ·
Translation: Half Balboa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Balboa coin from Panama, made of Copper-nickel clad copper in 1987, features a unique design that stands out from other coins. On the obverse side, the coin depicts the portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from America. The reverse side showcases the Panamanian coat of arms, featuring a shield with a golden sun and a ship, symbolizing the country's rich history and maritime trade. This coin is a rare and fascinating piece for collectors, with a limited mintage of only 10,000 pieces.
