5 Balboas (Republic) 1978 front 5 Balboas (Republic) 1978 back
5 Balboas (Republic) 1978 photo

5 Balboas Republic

1978 year
Copper-nickel clad copper 30.2 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
5 Balboas 5 PAB = USD 5.00
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad copper
Weight
30.2 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#194755
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Face of Belisario Porras, known as "The constructor of the Republic"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELISARIO PORRAS
1978

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Balboas coin from Panama, issued in 1978, features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it depicts the image of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. This coin is a nod to Panama's rich history and its significance in the discovery of the New World.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 FM 2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Balboas (Republic) 1978 coin.