skip to main content
Free shipping on all UK orders
Sell today for same day payments
All coins quality checked/authenticated

1974 Simon Bolivar Twenty Balboas Silver Proof Panama Coin

1974 Simon Bolivar Twenty Balboas Silver Proof Panama Coin Boxed

* These images show the type of coin you will receive, not the exact item

Product Gallery
1974 Simon Bolivar Twenty Balboas Silver Proof Panama Coin Boxed
1974 Simon Bolivar Twenty Balboas Silver Proof Panama Coin Obverse
1974 Simon Bolivar Twenty Balboas Silver Proof Panama Coin Reverse

Buy a Panama 1974 20 Balboas

from
£207.30

Republic of Panama 1974 silver proof 20 Balboas featuring a portrait of South American politician and military leader Simon Bolivar (1783-1830).

When they were struck by The Franklin Mint, these were the largest silver coins in the world, and they remain collectable today. The bust of Bolivar is paired with an obverse showing the coat of arms of Panama. 161,000 of these coins were issued in 1974, but many have since been melted.

  • The Balboa is one of the official currencies of Panama, named for Vasco Núñez de Balboa
  • These coins are made from 129.59 grams of solid .925 silver and finished to proof standard
  • Supplied encapsulated in the original gift box - coins may show signs of toning
Item Price
£207.30
Subtotal
£207.30
dispatched in 1-3 working days
The price of this product varies with the live precious metal spot price, which may affect your right to return or cancel your order.

What are Panama 1974 20 Balboass worth?

Request a free, expert valuation for your coins today

Sell Coins
Track Product
Specification

Product Specification

Product Code:
PA7420B
Stock Remaining:
2
Metal:
Silver
Precious Metal Content:
119.87 g
Weight:
129.59g
Diameter:
61mm
Country:
Panama
New / Pre-owned:
Pre-owned
Finish:
Proof

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.