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¼ Balboa Pattern
1987 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1987 |
| Value | ¼ Balboa (¼ 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#304357 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
An armored bust with a helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left and touching the rim surrounded by value in letters and wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN . CVARTO . DE . BALBOA
Translation: One Quarter of a Balboa
Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ 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 coins minted in 1987.
