Panama 5 Centésimos, 1904 – 1916
Information
Country
Panama
Panama
Currency
Balboa
(1904 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Centesimos
Year
1904 – 1916
Ruler
Republic
(1903–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
1.1
Demonetized
31 August 1930
Description
5 Centesimos from Panama. Issued from 1904 to 1916. Struck in Silver (.900) (Copper .100). Measures 18 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Bust of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by legend. (Republic of Panama God Law Freedom)
- Reverse
- Coat of Arms with seven stars above. Value in letters and silver content around. (Five Centesimos of a Balboa For the Benefit of the World 2.5 Grams 0.900 Purity)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 100K | — | € 61,00 | — | — | € 470,00 | 6% | ||
| 1904 | 12 | — | — | € 14,00 | — | — | Proof | 1.5% | |
| 1904 (1904-1905) | 1.5M | € 4,70 | € 6,50 | € 11,00 | € 13,00 | € 14,00 | 97% |
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