Panama Gold Coins
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.
Panama Gold Coins
The nominal or face value of many of Panama's gold coins is high relative to its gold content. At the time of writing, for example, 100 Balboas (= $100 US) was worth about £60, and its gold content was worth about £55. Compare this with a British sovereign which has a face value of £1 and a gold content similar to the 100 Balboas. When buying and selling Panama gold coins therefore we need to take into account the face value as well as the gold content.Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
500 Balboas
|
45 | 41.70 | 0.900 | 1.2067 |
|
100 Balboas
|
26 | 8.16 | 0.900 | 0.2361 |
|
75 Balboas
|
28 | 10.60 | 0.500 | 0.1704 |
|
50 Balboas
|
26 | 5.37 | 0.500 | 0.0861 |
Notes
Denomination = Face ValueDiameter = 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 |
| 1975 | 100 Balboas | Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Proof, about FDC | 75,000 |
| 1976 | 100 Balboas | Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Proof, about FDC | 11,000 |
| 1976 | 500 Balboas | Vasco Nunez de Balboa Descubridor del Pacifico | Proof, about FDC | 2,669 |
| 1977 | 100 Balboas | Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Proof, about FDC | 5,092 |
| 1978 | 75 Balboas | 75th Anniversary of Independence | Proof | 9,161 |
| 1978 | 100 Balboas | Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Proof, about FDC, First Day of Minting in Sealed Cachet | |
| 1978 | 100 Balboas | 3 Flowers - 'Paz y Progreso' | Proof, FDC | 4,829 |
| 1979 | 100 Balboas | Vasco Nunez de Balboa | Proof, about FDC, First Day of Minting in Sealed Cachet | |
| 1979 | 100 Balboas | Pre-Columbian Art - Golden Turtle | Proof, FDC | 6,086 |
| 1980 | 100 Balboas | Panama Canal Centennial | Proof, FDC | 2,468 |
| 1982 | 50 Balboas | Christmas | Proof, FDC | 1,361 |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU 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 1982 Panama 50 Balboas
Countries Index
Reverse of 1982 Panama 50 Balboas
Reverse of 1978 Panama 75 Balboas
Reverse of 1980 Panama 100 Balboas
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