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5 Centésimos Sara Sotillo
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2001-2019 |
| 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 | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#5944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Portrait 3/4 to the right of S. Sotillo, value in letters around, her name below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO CENTÉSIMOS DE BALBOA
Sara Sotillo
Translation: Five Centésimos of a Balboa
Edge
Plain
Comment
Sara Sotillo (1900-1961) was a famous feminist in Panama who was known for her action for the laws for education in her country.The 9 stars on KM#133.1 represent the 9 provinces of the country at that time. KM#133.2 has 10 stars, as on January 1st, 2014, Panamá Oeste became the tenth province of Panama. From that day onward, the Coat of Arms has 10 gold stars.
Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the United States 5 Cents and circulate alongside it.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centésimos (Sara Sotillo) coin from Panama is that it features a unique design that honors the country's cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Sara Sotillo, a renowned Panamanian singer and songwriter, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Panamanian pollera, a colorful and intricately designed traditional dress worn by women in Panama. This design was chosen to celebrate the country's rich cultural diversity and to recognize the important role that women have played in preserving Panama's cultural traditions.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2017 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2018 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centésimos (Sara Sotillo) 2001-2019 coin.
