1 Balboa (Handover of the Canal) 2004 front 1 Balboa (Handover of the Canal) 2004 back
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1 Balboa Handover of the Canal

2004 year
Copper-nickel 22.68 g 38.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2004
Value
1 Balboa 1 PAB = USD 1.00
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
22.68 g
Diameter
38.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#16642
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Panamanian flag in foreground with canal scene showing a ship in a lock in background, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REVERSION DEL CANAL DE PANAMA
AÑO
1999
REPUBLICA DE PANAMA
JUNTOS HACIA EL NUEVO MILENIO

Translation:
Reversion of the Panama Canal
Year
1999
Republic of Panama
Together towards the new Millennium

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the and circulated alongside it.

Interesting fact

The 1 Balboa coin (Handover of the Canal) 2004 from Panama has an interesting fact. The coin features an image of the Panama Canal, which was officially handed over from the United States to Panama on December 31, 1999. This event marked the end of a 97-year era of US control over the canal and the beginning of Panama's management of this vital waterway. The coin's design serves as a reminder of this significant historical event and Panama's independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Balboa (Handover of the Canal) 2004 coin.