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20 Balboas Central American Independence
1971 year| Silver (.925) | 129.6 g | 61 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 20 Balboas 20 PAB = USD 20 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 129.6 g |
| Diameter | 61 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#39171 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Bust Simon Bolivar to right beside date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150 ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
1971
CENTROAMERICANA
Translation:
150th Anniversary of Independence
Central America
Engraver: Harold Faulkner
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Balboas coin from Panama, issued in 1971 to commemorate Central American Independence, has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from America. However, the coin's reverse side features a map of Central America, which includes Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala. This map is surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves, symbolizing the unity and independence of the region. This coin is a unique representation of the region's history and its struggle for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 FM | 40000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Balboas (Central American Independence) 1971 coin.
