1975 Simon Bolivar Twenty Balboas Silver Proof Panama Coin

Collectable 1975 Republic of Panama silver proof 20 Balboas coin, made by The Franklin Mint and supplied in the original box.

Struck in 129.59 grams of solid .925 sterling silver, the 20 Balboas was the largest silver coin in the world at the time it was issued. They feature an iconic image of South American politician and military leader, Simon Bolivar (1783-1830) on the reverse.

• The obverse features the coat of arms of Panama with '20 BALBOAS' below
• 62,000 silver proof 20 Balboas were issued in 1975, though many have since been melted
• These are pre-owned commemorative proof coins that may show normal signs of toning