© Asociación Numismática de Panamá
© Asociación Numismática de Panamá
500 Balboas Birth of Balboa
| Gold (.900) | 41.7 g | 46 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1975-1977 |
| Value | 500 Balboas 500 PAB = USD 500 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 41.7 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#26492 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Kneeling armored Vasco Nunez de Balboa, sword in right hand, flag in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA DESCUBRIDOR DEL PACIFICO
1975
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 500 Balboas coin from Panama, minted between 1975 and 1977, is a unique collector's item due to its gold composition and limited mintage. The coin's design features the image of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from America. The coin's gold content and historical significance make it a valuable and sought-after collectible among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 FM | 9824 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 2669 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 1980 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa) 1975-1977 coin.
