50 Centésimos
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1904-1905 |
| Value | 50 Centesimos (50 centésimos) (0.50 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 August 1930 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 31% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms with seven stars above. Value in letters and silver content around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTESIMOS DE BALBOA
⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆⋆
PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO
G.25. LEY 0.900
Translation:
Fifty Centesimos of a Balboa
For the Benefit of the World
25 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).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centésimos coin from Panama is that it was minted during a time of great change in the country's history. The coin was introduced in 1904, just a year after the United States had completed the Panama Canal, which had a significant impact on the country's economy and infrastructure. The coin's design features the image of a woman representing liberty, symbolizing the country's newfound independence and growth.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | 1800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centésimos 1904-1905 coin.
