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2½ Centésimos FAO
| Copper-nickel clad copper (Cladding: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel; Core: 100% Copper) | 1.65 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1973-1975 |
| Value | 2½ Centesimos (2½ centésimos) 0.025 PAB = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper (Cladding: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel; Core: 100% Copper) |
| Weight | 1.65 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Hand holding ears of rice flanked by stars, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ASENTAMIENTO CAMPESINO
1973
Translation: Rural Settlement
Designer: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Plain
Comment
The 9 stars represent the 9 provinces of the country at that time (there are now 10).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, which aims to achieve food security and promote sustainable agriculture and rural development. The coin's design features the FAO's emblem on one side and the Panamanian coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Centésimos (FAO) 1973-1975 coin.
