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2½ Centésimos
1940 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 3.3 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 2½ Centesimos (2½ centésimos) (0.025 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 November 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
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 1940 Panama 2½ Centésimos coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, you'll find an image of a Native American woman, representing the indigenous people of Panama. The reverse side features a depiction of a Spanish galleon, which symbolizes the country's colonial history and its connection to the Spanish Empire. This design is particularly interesting because it highlights the diverse cultural influences that have shaped Panama's history and identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Centésimos 1940 coin.
