5 Centésimos (Carlos Finlay) 1975-1982 front 5 Centésimos (Carlos Finlay) 1975-1982 back
5 Centésimos (Carlos Finlay) 1975-1982 photo
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5 Centésimos Carlos Finlay

 
Copper-nickel clad copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5 g 21.21 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1975-1982
Value
5 Centesimos (5 centésimos) 0.05 PAB = USD 0.05
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
21.21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#20603
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Head of Carlos J. Finlay facing 1/4 left with legend above and date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CARLOS J. FINLAY
1975

Edge

Plain

Comment

Carlos Finlay (1883-1915) was a Cuban physician who became famous for his studies to identify the mosquito vector of the virus responsible for the yellow fever. The information proved particularly useful to limit the disease during the construction of the canal.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centésimos (Carlos Finlay) coin from Panama, minted between 1975 and 1982, features an image of Dr. Carlos Finlay, a Cuban physician and scientist who is known for his contributions to the discovery of the mosquito as the vector of yellow fever. This coin is interesting because it highlights the important work of Dr. Finlay, who played a crucial role in the fight against yellow fever, a disease that had a significant impact on public health in the Americas during the 19th and early 20th centuries. By featuring his image on the coin, Panama is recognizing his contributions to the field of medicine and public health.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  80000 - - - - - -
1975 FM 41000 - - - - - -
1976  20000 - - - - - -
1976 FM 12000 - - - - - -
1977 FM 9548 - - - - - -
1978 FM 12000 - - - - - -
1979 FM 5949 - - - - - -
1980 FM 2629 - - - - - -
1981 FM 1973 - - - - - -
1982 FM 1480 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centésimos (Carlos Finlay) 1975-1982 coin.