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20 Balboas Extension of the 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#298657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arial view of the canal
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTE BALBOAS
AMPLIACIÓN DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ 2007-2016
Translation:
Twenty Balboas
Extension of the Panama Canal 2007-2016
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 20 Balboas (Extension of the Canal) 2016 from Panama is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. 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 Panama, while the reverse side depicts a ship passing through the Panama Canal, which is one of the most important waterways in the world. The coin's selective gold plating and high-quality silver material make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts alike.
