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2½ Centésimos
1929 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.27 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1929 |
| Value | 2½ Centesimos (2½ centésimos) (0.025 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.27 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1930 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Value in letters
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOS
Y
MEDIO
CENTÉSIMOS
DE
BALBOA
Translation:
Two
and a
Half
Centésimos
of a
Balboa
Edge
Plain
Comment
Balboa was a Spaniard, first European who crossed the Isthmus, reached the Pacific by land and discovered the Perlas Archipelago (1513).Interesting fact
The 2½ Centésimos coin was the smallest denomination coin in circulation in Panama at the time of its minting in 1929. Despite its small value, the coin was made of a durable copper-nickel alloy, which helped it withstand the wear and tear of daily use. This coin is a testament to the country's rich history and its efforts to create a stable currency system during a time of economic growth and development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Centésimos 1929 coin.
