1974 Twenty Balboas Simon Bolivar Silver Proof Panamanian Coin
Large silver proof 1974 Panamanian 20 Balboas coin with Simón Bolívar design in the original Franklin Mint box.
Obverse Of Panama 20 Balboas
The coat of arms of Panama features on the obverse of 20 Balboa coins, surmounted by the harpy eagle, the Panamania national bird. The legend reads 'REPUBLICA DE PANAMA' above with '20 BALBOAS' below. A small inscription beneath the shield identifies the mint and the composition: 'LEY 0.925 FM'.
Simon Bolivar Reverse Design
The reverse of this coin shows a bust of South American military and political leader Simon Bolivar with 'SIMON BOLIVAR 1783-1830' above and the date (1974) below.
Panama 20 Balboas Specification
A large coin, struck in 139.59 grams of 925 sterling silver with a proof finish and measuring 61.00 millimetres in diameter. Edge: milled. Face value: 20 Panamanian Balboas.
Panamanian Coin In Original Box
These commemorative Panama coins were produced by the Franklin Mint. 161,000 coins of this type were struck in this year. Ours are offered in the original fitted card box which includes a clear capsule and a dated certificate of authenticity.
Pre-Owned South American Silver Coins
The stock photos on this page show an example of the type, quality and packaging of the 1974 20 Balboas coins that we offer. These pre-owned coins are affected by the same issues that as most modern silver proof collectables and may show milk spots or moderate toning.
Frequently Asked Questions
20 Balboas coins were struck by the Franklin Mint in 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 and 1976. These legal tender large silver Panamanian coins were offered with a proof finish and a matte finish with the latter having a lower mintage.
Back in the 1970s the largest legal tender silver coin was the Panamanian 20 Balboas coin, produced from 1972 to 1976. Today, world mints compete to produce large, premium legal tender silver coins.
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