½ Balboa Royal Houses
2012 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 11.34 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2012 |
| Value | ½ Balboa ½ PAB = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#41908 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Reconstitution of the former Royal Houses of Panamá Viejo, legend above, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CASAS REALES
PANAMA VIEJO
2012
Translation:
Royal Houses
Old Panama
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The area of the ruins of Panamá Viejo, first city of Panamá destroyed by the pirate Henri Morgan in 1671, is now restored and is an important touristic site.Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the and circulate alongside it.
Interesting fact
The ½ Balboa coin from Panama features the image of King Juan Carlos I of Spain on one side and the Panamanian coat of arms on the other, signifying the country's historical ties with Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Balboa (Royal Houses) 2012 coin.
