Panama was a Spanish colony until 1821. Since 1821 until 1831 Panama was a part of Great Colombia. At 1831 Great Colombia was devided into Ecuador, Venezuela and the Republic of New Granada (Colombia + Panama). Since that time Panama was a part of the Republic of New Granada. At February 27 1855 Republic of New Granada became a federation and Panama became an autonomous state of this federation. At 1858 Republic of New Granada was transformed to Confederation of Granada and Panama became an autonomous state of this country. Five years later (at 1863) Confederation of Granada was transformed to United States of Colombia. Panama was a part of this country. Republic of Panama was proclaimed at November 3 1903. At November 6 1903 United States of America recognized Republic of Panama.
Monetary system of Panama is simple: 100 centesimos = 1 balboa. At the same time, USD - is a lawful currency of payment.
Half centesimo of balboa 1907, copper-nickel, weight - 2,5 g., size - 16 mm, mintage - 1000000 pcs. Single release only.
One centesimo 1982, bronze, weight - 3,1 g., size - 19 mm, thickness - 1,55 mm, mintage - 20000000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1961-62, 1966-75, 1977-80 and 1982-1987.
2-1/2 centesimos of balboa 1907, copper-nickel, weight - 5 g., size - 21 mm, thickness - 1,9 mm, mintage - 800000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1907, 1916 and 1918.
Two and half centesimos of balboa 1940, copper-nickel, weight - 3,3 g., size - 18 mm, thickness - 1,7 mm, mintage - 1200000 pcs. Single release only.
2-1/2 centesimos 1973, copper-nickel clad copper, weight - 1,65 g., size - 15 mm, mintage - 2000000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1973 and 1975. Type: "F.A.O."
5 centesimos of balboa 1970, copper-nickel, weight - 5 g., size - 21,2 mm, thickness - 1,95 mm, mintage - 5000000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1961-62, 1966-75, 1982-83 and 1993.
One decimo (1/10) of balboa 1962, silver . 900, weight - 2,5 g., size - 17,9 mm, thickness - 1,22 mm, mintage - 5000000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1930-34, 1947 and 1962.
One decimo (1/10) of balboa 1968, copper-nickel clad copper, weight - 2,27 g., size - 17,9 mm, thickness - 1,35 mm, mintage - 5000000 pcs. Minted in London. A coins of this type were released at 1966-75, 1980, 1982-83, 1986 and 1993.
25 centesimos of balboa 1904, silver .900, weight - 12,5 g., size - 30,6 mm, mintage - 16000000 pcs. Single release only.
One cuarto (1/4) of balboa 1982, copper-nickel clad copper, weight - 5,67 g., size - 24,26 mm, thickness - 1,69 mm, mintage - 3000000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1966-75, 1979-80, 1982-83, 1986 and 1993.
Half balboa 1947, silver .900, weight - 12,5 g., size - 30, 6 mm, mintage - 450000 pcs. A coins of this type were released at 1930, 1932-34, 1947 and 1962.
Very nice collection Eugene! I'll add the 1947 Balboa, 0.9000 Silver, 0.7734 oz. ASW, 38.1 mm. Mintage 500,000. 1931-1947, 1953
I'll add one, Fifty Centesimos, 1905, silver .900, weight - 25g, size 38.1mm, mintage -1,000,000. Believe it was the only denomination issued in 1905. This type only issued in 1904 (mintage 1,800,000) & 1905. 1,000,000 of the combined dates later melted down to issue a 1 Balboa (minted at San Francisco, 1931).
