500 Balboa Organization of American States

Reverse

Map of North America and South America in inner circle

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS
1948 FUNDACION DE LA O.E.A. 1978

Translation:
Unity of the Americas
Foundation of the O.E.A

Edge

Reeded

Comment

The Organization of American States (OAS) (English: Organization of American States; Spanish: Organización de los Estados Americanos; Portuguese: Organização dos Estados Americanos), is an organization founded in 1948 and based in Washington, D.C., which brings together most of the governments of the American states. Member states set important policies and objectives for themselves at the General Assembly, which brings together the continent's foreign ministers once a year. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

L'Organisation des États américains (OEA) (anglais : Organization of American States ; espagnol : Organización de los Estados Americanos ; portugais : Organização dos Estados Americanos), est une organisation créée en 1948 et située à Washington, qui regroupe la plupart des gouvernements des États d'Amérique. Les États membres se fixent des politiques et objectifs importants dans le cadre de l'Assemblée générale, qui réunit les ministres des Affaires étrangères du continent une fois par an. (Source : www.wikipedia.org)

Interesting fact

The 500 Balboa coin from Panama, minted in 1978, is a unique and interesting coin due to its gold composition and limited mintage. It is made of 90% gold (0.900) and weighs 41.7 grams, making it a substantial and valuable coin. Additionally, it is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was likely minted for collectors or special occasions. The coin's design features the coat of arms of the Organization of American States, which adds to its historical and cultural significance. Overall, this coin is a fascinating piece for collectors and numismatists interested in unique and rare coins.

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