1 Centésimo Copper Plated Zinc
1983 (1983-1984) years| Copper plated zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) | 2.5 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1983 (1983-1984) |
| Value | 1 Centesimo (1 centésimo) 0.01 PAB = USD 0.010 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper plated zinc (97.5% Zinc, 2.5% Copper) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#24844 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Bust of chief Urraca facing left with name above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · URRACA ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Urraca was an Indian chief from the Province of Veraguas, who fought the Spaniards in Panamá between 1520 and 1531. The arc of 9 stars on the reverse represent the 9 provinces of Panamá at that time (today there are 10).
Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the United States 1 Cent and circulated alongside it.
Of the total mintage, 20,000,000 were minted in West Point in 1983, and 25,000,000 were minted at the Philadelphia Mint in 1984. The remainder were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint.
NOTE: also exists as Bronze issue KM#22
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Centésimo coin from Panama is that it was the first coin to feature the country's national emblem, the harpy eagle, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 (1983-1984) | 90000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centésimo (Copper Plated Zinc) 1983 (1983-1984) coin.
