Republic of Panama - Silver 1 Balboa - 1981 - 21.56 g - 38 mm

Republic of Panama, Silver 1 Balboa, 1981, 21.56 g, 38 mm.

Obv: Features the Coat of Arms of Panama (Escudo de Armas) in the center. Above the shield are 9 stars, representing the nine provinces of Panama at the time of issue. The name of the country "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA" is inscribed along the top periphery. Below the shield, the denomination "UN BALBOA" and the silver purity/weight specifications are clearly noted.

Rev: Features a dignified 3/4 profile portrait of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left, wearing a conquistador's helmet (Morion). His name "VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA" surrounds the portrait, and the date 1981 is positioned at the bottom.