Panama 1/4 Balboa 1966 Coin Vasco Núñez de Balboa

This 1966 Panama 1/4 Balboa coin features the portrait of Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa wearing a helmet on the obverse. The reverse displays the national coat of arms of the Republic of Panama, nine stars and the inscription “PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO” (For the Benefit of the World). Issued for general circulation, this historic coin is an interesting addition to world coin and foreign currency collections.

Specifications: Country: Panama; Year: 1966; Denomination: 1/4 Balboa; Face Value: 0.25 Balboa; Composition: Copper-Nickel Clad Copper (75% Copper, 25% Nickel outer layer with pure copper core); Weight: 5.67 grams; Diameter: 24.26 mm; Thickness: 1.69 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Reeded; KM Reference: KM# 11.2a; Mintage: 7,400,000; Type: Circulation Coin.