1966 Panama Balboa Coin

The "VN" inscription on a 1966 Panamanian coin stands for Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the 16th-century Spanish explorer and conquistador who discovered the Pacific Ocean and after whom the currency is named.

Coin Specifications

The coin features an armoured bust of Balboa with the lettering VN · BALBOA.

Obverse: Armoured bust of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left.

Reverse: The coat of arms of Panama, along with the date and denomination.

1 Balboa: Struck in 90% silver (.900 fine silver)

Weight: 26.73 grams

Diameter: 38.1 mm