Panama – 1978 – 100 Balboas – Dove Orchid – Gold – PF69 Ultra Cameo NGC

Panama – “Dove Orchid” 100 Balboas 1978 – NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo

Here you see the 100 Balboas issue with the motif of the pigeon orchid from 1978. Peristeria elata or the “pigeon orchid” is the national flower of Panama.

What makes this issue special is that it has been graded PF 69 Ultra Cameo by NGC. The worldwide mintage was limited to only 6,086 coins.

front
National coat of arms, 9 stars above, fineness and value below. f for Franklin Mint.

lettering:
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
*********
PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO
FM
900/1000 ORO FINO
100 BALBOAS

back
“Pigeon Orchid”, date below.

lettering:
PACE AND PROGRESS
1978

Further details

Mint: The Franklin Mint, USA

Publisher: Panama

Year: 1979

Face value: 100 Balboas

Material: Gold

Fineness: .900

Weight: 8.16 g

Fine weight: 7.344 g

Edition: 6086

Special feature: NGC PF69 UCAM (Ultra Cameo)