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½ Balboa Pattern
1988 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | ½ Balboa (½ PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#304359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath below the bust
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDIO BALBOA
Translation: Half Balboa
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to KM# 26Interesting fact
The Pattern ½ Balboa coin from Panama, made of Copper-nickel in 1988, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the image 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 the Panamanian coat of arms, which includes a shield with a depiction of a ship, representing the country's maritime history and trade. The coin's design is a nod to Panama's rich cultural heritage and its strategic location as a crossroads for international trade and exploration.
