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5 Centésimos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1929-1932 |
| Value | 5 Centesimos (5 centésimos) 0.05 PAB = USD 0.05 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9552 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value in numeric in the centre, in letters around, 9 stars below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO CENTESIMOS DE BALBOA
5
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Translation: Five Centesimos of a Balboa
Edge
Plain
Comment
The arc of 9 stars on reverse represent the 9 provinces of Panamá at that time (today 10).Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the and circulated alongside it.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centésimos coin from Panama was designed by sculptor and engraver, Gilberto J. Márquez, who was a prominent artist in Panama during the early 20th century. The coin features a portrait of Panama's first president, Belisario Porras, on the obverse side, and the coat of arms of Panama on the reverse side. The coin was minted in 1929 and 1932, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in Panama during that time. It's made of copper-nickel, which is an alloy of 75% copper and 25% nickel, and it weighs 5 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1932 | 332800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centésimos 1929-1932 coin.
