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500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa)
🇵🇦 Panama · 500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa)
| Weight | 41.7 g |
| Diameter | 46 mm |
| Mintmark | FM |
| Mintage | 170 Combined across issues: FM 160; FM 10; Proof issues: 2,669 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | 90% Gold |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 42, Schön# 42 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-PAN-406 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1976 Panama 500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa) coins were minted?
170 were struck (Combined across issues: FM 160; FM 10; Proof issues: 2,669).
What is a 1976 Panama 500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa) made of?
0.900 Gold, weighing 41.7 g.
What is the melt value of a 1976 Panama 500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1976 Panama 500 Balboas (Birth of Balboa) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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