Have just added my second Panamanian coin to my collection

1962
1/4 Balboa
Coat of arms
Bust of a Conquistador

And I think I might just be hooked on them LOL

I already have 4 of them
Bought a type set up to 1/2 Balboa I think) last summer. They are nice coins aren't they?

i'm waiting to add this set

I do like them LOL have been buying a few more bits on evilbay today

1/2 Centesimos
1907

2 1/2 Centesimos
1929
1940

And hope to pick up one or two more values tonight

I've always liked panamanian coins. I need some for my collection. yum.



Paaanama!

I got a 1947 1 Balboa coin for X-mas. Its 90% silver and in UNC condition. Its a beautiful coin.....

how much does that cost ? if i may ask

I have a bunch of Panamanian silver coins from the 40's through the 60's that are just bullion to me. I might have a non considered bullion piece Balboa somewhere too, I like it for the lovely feminine figure on the reverse. Panama's Balboa started out at 2:1 against the dollar and was devalued to parity shortly thereafter ca. 1910 or so. It has stayed there ever since, and with a very brief exception in 1941 when one of the dictators printed up Balboa denominated notes, Panama has always used US paper money.

Occasionally I have gotten Panamanian coins in change, I know I have gotten a centesimo somewhere, and also one of the 1/10th balboa coins for a dime.

I saw a recent one go on Evilbay the other day for $19 + Shipping, the condition left a lot to be desired though so I never bid on it.

A couple of rather nice little ones arrived today

Panama
1907
1/2 Centesimo
Vasco nunez de Balboa In soft cap with a feather and armour
Medio Centesimo de Balboa

1940
21/2 Centesimo
Vasco nunez de balboa in morion helmet and corselet armor
Dos y Medio Centesimo de Balboa

And I also added a nice one from Costa Rica LOL

Costa Rica
1937
25 Centimos
Value within a wreath
Coat of Arms

My favorite from Panama...

That is realy lovely

I love that coin. Got one for X-mas, in BU condition. Nice clean, and simple design to it.....

At my coin club meeting last night I picked up a 1931 Balboa and a 1926 Venezuelan Bolivar for less than melt! They were both circulated, but I am nearing enough for a roll of non-US silver dollar size coins!

Similar to what I had arrive this morning but have not as yet had a chance to scan

1934 Guatemala 5 Centaves
1929 Panama 2 1/2 Centesimos
1935 Venezuela Bolivar
1893 Ecuador 1/2 Decimo Lima mint
1920 Cuba 1 Centavo