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25 Centésimos Ruins of Old Panama
2003 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2003 |
| Value | 25 Centesimos (25 centésimos) 0.25 PAB = USD 0.25 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#3452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Value in letters above the ruins of the Cathedral of Panamá Viejo.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VEINTICINCO CENTESIMOS
Translation: Twenty Five Centesimos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The old city of Panamá was founded in 1519 and destroyed by Henry Morgan in 1671. The town was rebuilt on a close site easier to defend.Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the United States Quarter and circulates alongside it.
Released in 2004
Interesting fact
The 25 Centésimos coin from Panama, featuring the Ruins of Old Panama, was the first circulating commemorative coin to be issued by the country. It was released in 2003 as part of a series of coins celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Panama Canal, and it was designed by Panamanian artist Guillermo S. Lara. The coin's unique design features an image of the ruins of the old city of Panama, which was founded in 1519 and abandoned in 1671, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the coat of arms of Panama and the denomination of 25 centésimos.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centésimos (Ruins of Old Panama) 2003 coin.
