20 Balboas (Simon Bolivar) 1980 front 20 Balboas (Simon Bolivar) 1980 back
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20 Balboas Simon Bolivar

1980 year
Silver (.500) 120 g 60 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1980
Value
20 Balboas 20 PAB = USD 20
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
120 g
Diameter
60 mm
Thickness
5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#188113
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Bolivar on horse with sword facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1830 . SIMON BOLIVAR . 1980

Edge

Reeded with one smooth section with incused lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1830 BOLIVAR 1980

Interesting fact

The 20 Balboas coin featuring Simon Bolivar, minted in 1980 by Panama, has an interesting feature. It has a unique shape, being a dodecagon, a 12-sided polygon, instead of the usual round or rectangular shape of most coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1980 FM 3714 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Balboas (Simon Bolivar) 1980 coin.