Panama 1/4 Balboa 2008 Children’s Hospital Commemorative Coin

This 2008 Panama ¼ Balboa commemorative coin celebrates the 50th anniversary of Hospital del Niño, Panama’s Children’s Hospital. The reverse depicts the hospital building with the inscriptions “HOSPITAL DEL NIÑO,” “1958–2008” and “TE QUEREMOS VER CRECER,” meaning “We want to see you grow.” The obverse features Panama’s national coat of arms and the year 2008. This coin is a meaningful addition to collections of world coins, commemorative issues and healthcare-themed numismatic items.

Specifications: Country: Panama; Denomination: ¼ Balboa (25 centésimos); Year: 2008; Commemorative Theme: 50th Anniversary of Hospital del Niño; Composition: Copper-nickel clad copper; Weight: 5.67 g; Diameter: 24.26 mm; Thickness: 1.7 mm; Shape: Round; Edge: Reeded; Obverse: National coat of arms of Panama; Reverse: Hospital del Niño building with anniversary dates 1958–2008; Catalogue Number: KM# 138; Condition: Specify actual grade.