© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
⅒ Balboa Pattern
1988 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | ⅒ Balboa 0.1 PAB = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#308029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: UN DECIMO DE BALBOA
Translation: One Tenth of a Balboa
Interesting fact
The Pattern ⅒ Balboa coin from Panama, made of Copper-nickel in 1988, features a unique design that stands out from other coins. On the obverse side, the coin showcases a portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from America. The reverse side features a map of Panama, highlighting the country's strategic location between North and South America. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after addition to any coin collection.
