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¼ Balboa Pattern
1988 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | ¼ Balboa (¼ PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#304358 |
|---|---|
| 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: UN CUARTO DE BALBOA
Translation: One Quarter of a Balboa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to KM# 25Interesting fact
The Pattern ¼ Balboa coin was designed by Panamanian artist and sculptor, José de Creeft, and it features a depiction of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. The coin's design was meant to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Balboa's discovery.
