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1975 Copper-nickel One Balboa MS Vasco Nuñez, Ottowa Mint, RCM Error Values
Details
These coins were struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in copper-nickel, while the proof issues were struck by the private Franklin Mint, in Pennsylvania. The coins erroneously show a silver content of .925 when they were actually striuck in copper-nickl clad, and have no precious metal content.
Obverse: An armored bust of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left with "UN BALBOA" marked above.
Reverse: Panamanian coat of arms flanked by the coin's silver content details and the date split within a lower wreath.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
RCM Ottowa
Mintage:
10,000
Coinage Type:
Panamanian Coinage
Coinage Years:
1975-1979
Composition:
Copper-nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper-nickel
Variety 2:
Vasco Nuñez, Ottowa Mint, RCM Error
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
26.73 gr
Weight:
0.8594 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
VN BALBOA
Obverse Designer:
William Clark Noble
Reverse Designer:
Roberto Lewis
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