Die Detoriation Token : filled cracks - A die crack occurs when a die, after being subjected to immense pressure during the minting process, cracks, causing a small gap in the die. If this damaged die continues to produce coins, the metal will fill into the crack, thus revealing a raised line of metal in the finished coin.
Commemorative issue F.A.O. - Food and Agriculture Organization
The balboa is, along with the United States dollar, one of the official currencies of Panama. It is named in honor of the Spanish explorer/conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa. The balboa is subdivided into 100 centésimos. The balboa replaced the Colombian peso in 1904 following the country's independence.
Belisario Porras Barahona (1856 – 1942) was a Panamanian journalist and politician. He served three terms as President of Panama between 1912 and 1924.
OBVERSE: Coat of Arms with motto, name of the country 9 stars above, alue below
Lettering: REPUBLICA DE PANAMA ★★★★★★★★★ PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO • • LEY 0.925 FM 5 BALBOAS • •
Motto Translation: For the Benefit of the World
REVERSE: Belisario Porras facing, his name above, date below.
Lettering: BELISARIO PORRAS 1976
EDGE: Reeded
Designer : "FG" - Frank Gasparro (1909-2001) was American artist Chief Engraver of the United States Mint 1965-1981
Mint: "FM" - The Franclin mint Wawa, Pennsylvania United States
Mintage in 1976 FM 5 000 Ley 0.925 erroneous
Country Panama
Period Republic (since 1903)
President Demetrio Basilio Lakas Bahas (1969-1978)
Type FAO Non-circulating commemorative Token
Year 1976
Value 5 Balboas
Currency Balboa (since 1904)
Composition Silver Stainless Steel
Weight 17.302 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑