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20 Balboas Construction of the Panama Canal
2016 year| Silver (.9999) (Selective Gold Plating) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 20 Balboas 20 PAB = USD 20 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) (Selective Gold Plating) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#298655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Scene of workers digging within cogwheel below two cranes, value above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTE BALBOAS
1907 CONSTRUCCIÓN DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ
Translation:
Twenty Balboas
1907 Construction of the Panama Canal
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 20 Balboas coin from Panama, commemorating the construction of the Panama Canal, features a unique design element - a selectively gold-plated steel beam that represents the canal's lock gates. This adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to the coin's design, making it a standout among other coins.
