5 Centésimos
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 2.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1916 |
| Value | 5 Centesimos (5 centésimos) (0.05 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1930 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12754 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms with seven stars above. Value in letters and silver content around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO CENTESIMOS DE BALBOA
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO
G.2.500 LEY 0.900
Translation:
Five Centesimos of a Balboa
For the Benefit of the World
2.5 Grams 0.900 Purity
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Issue date: February 12, 1905
Balboa was a Spaniard, the first European to cross the Isthmus, to reach the Pacific by land and discover the Perlas Archipelago (1513). The seven stars represent the country's seven provinces at that time (there are now ten).
Of the coins dated 1904, 1,210,138 were minted in 1904 and 289,862 in 1905.
When the 1916-dated coins were issued, their bullion value exceeded their face value.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centésimos coin from Panama is that it was minted with a unique blend of metals, specifically 90% silver and 10% copper, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centésimos 1904-1916 coin.
