20 Balboas (Vasco Nunez de Balboa) 1977-1979 front 20 Balboas (Vasco Nunez de Balboa) 1977-1979 back
20 Balboas (Vasco Nunez de Balboa) 1977-1979 photo
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20 Balboas Vasco Nunez de Balboa

 
Silver (.925) 129.59 g 61.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1977-1979
Value
20 Balboas 20 PAB = USD 20
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
129.59 g
Diameter
61.0 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#52866
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

3/4-length standing armored figure facing left, raised right arm holding sword, left arm a flag.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA
1977

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 20 Balboas coin featuring Vasco Nunez de Balboa, issued by Panama from 1977 to 1979, has an interesting fact associated with it. The coin's design features a portrait of Balboa on one side and the Panamanian coat of arms on the other. However, the coin was never circulated and was only sold as a collector's item. This fact makes it a unique and rare piece for collectors and numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 FM 24000 - - - - - -
1979 FM 13000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Balboas (Vasco Nunez de Balboa) 1977-1979 coin.