1978 Panama 75 Balboas Gold Coin 75th Anniversary of Independance

Issued in 1978 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of independence.

Brief Panama History

Panama was discovered by Columbus in 1502 and explored by Vasco Nunez de Balboa in 1513. It became independent of Spanish rule in 1821and joined the Confederation of Greater Columbia. In 1903 with US encouragement it broke away and became a fully independent republic.
The Panamanian Balboa is exchangeable at par with the US dollar.

Technical Specifications

Denomination Diameter Weight Fineness Gold Content
75 Balboas
28 10.60 0.500 0.1704

Notes

Denomination = Face Value
Diameter = Approximate Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Stated gross weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of gold.
AGW = Gold Content = Actual fine gold weight in troy ounces.

Prices & Availability

Please contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
Date Denomination Description Grade Mintage Availability Price £ Price $
1978 75 Balboas 75th Anniversary of Independence Proof 9,161 Yes £230 $370

Postage & Packing

UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order

Panama Silver and Base Metal Coins

For silver and base metal coins of Panama, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Obverse of 1978 Panama 75 Balboas

Obverse of 1978 Panama 75 Balboas

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World Gold Coins

Reverse of 1978 Panama 75 Balboas

Reverse of 1978 Panama 75 Balboas



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