Panama 1/4 of a Balboa {1966-1993} 5S
FEATURING
front: armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Balboa was a Spaniard, first European who crossed the Isthmus, reached the Pacific by land and discovered the Perlas Archipelago (1513). The 9 stars represent the 9 provinces of the country at that time (there are now 10).
back: coat of arms with 9 stars above
• quantity 1
• polished Copper-nickel clad Copper coin
• diameter: 24.26 mm
• weight: 5.67 g