20 Balboas (First Transit Through the Panama Canal) 2016 front 20 Balboas (First Transit Through the Panama Canal) 2016 back
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20 Balboas First Transit Through the Panama Canal

2016 year
Silver (.9999) (Selective Gold Plating) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
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
References
Numista
N#298660
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cargo in the Canal, value above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VEINTE BALBOAS
1914 PRIMER TRÁNSITO POR EL CANAL DE PANAMÁ

Translation:
Twenty Balboas
1914 First transit through the Panama Canal

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Balboas coin (First Transit Through the Panama Canal) 2016 from Panama is unique because it features a selective gold plating on its design, which adds an extra layer of value and aesthetic appeal to the already rare and precious silver coin.