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⅒ Balboa Pattern
1987 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | ⅒ Balboa 0.1 PAB = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#304303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armoured bust of Vasco Nunez de Balboa facing left with wreath below and denomination above
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN · DECIMO · DE · BALBOA
Translation: One-tenth of a Balboa
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern ⅒ Balboa coin from Panama, made of Copper-nickel clad copper in 1987, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. The reverse side features a representation of the Isthmus of Panama, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of pieces minted.
