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200 Balboas Panama Canal Treaty

1979 year
Platinum (.980) 9.5 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
200 Balboas 200 PAB = USD 200
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Platinum (.980)
Weight
9.5 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#82489
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Flag over the map of Panama. Name of the treaties, legend around and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EJECUCİÓN DE LOS TRATADOS DEL CANAL DE PANAMÁ
TRATADOS
TORRIJOS
CARTER
1979

Translation: Implementation of the Panama Canal Treaties

Edge

Reeded

Comment

One of the three platinum coins minted for Panama with KM#43 and KM#69.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1979 Panama 200 Balboas Platinum Coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the signing of the Panama Canal Treaty, which transferred the control of the canal from the United States to Panama. The coin's design includes an image of the treaty being signed by the leaders of both countries, along with the dates of the signing and the coin's issuance. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item that serves as a reminder of the historic agreement between the two nations.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 FM 2178 - - - - - -

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