Panama – 1977 – 500 Balboas – 500th birthday of Vasco Nunez de Balboa – Gold – Proof – NGC PF69 UCAM

Panama – 1977 – 500 Balboas – 500th birthday of Vasco Nunez de Balboa – Gold – Proof – PF69 UCAM – NGC – Edition 1,980 – Cert 6290261-008

This Panamanian gold coin from 1977 was issued to commemorate the 500. Vasco Nunez de Balboa’s birthday Issued in honor of one of the most important explorers of the early modern period and the namesake of the Balboa currency, this coin is one of the classic modern gold commemorative coins of Latin America and was specifically minted in proof quality for the international collector market.

The coin offered here has been certified by NGC as PF69 Ultra Cameo . The proof quality features deeply mirrored fields combined with clearly frosted reliefs, creating a pronounced ultra-cameo contrast. For large-format gold proof coins of this era, the PF69 UCAM grade represents near-perfect preservation and is highly sought after by collectors.

The mintage of the Proof edition is limited to 1,980 pieces , making this gold coin a clear exception. Consequently, it appears on the market only sporadically, particularly in certified Proof quality with Ultra Cameo contrast. The high face value of 500 Balboas and the large format further emphasize the prestigious nature of this issue.

Certification

• NGC PF69 Ultra Cameo

• Certificate number: 6290261-008

• NGC Cert Lookup: https://www.ngccoin.com/certlookup/6290261-008

Technical data

• Country: Panama

• Year: 1977

• Face value: 500 Balboas

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: 900

• Weight: 41.7 g

• Fine weight: 37.53 g

• Diameter: 46 mm

• Minting quality: Proof

• Edition: 1,980 copies

• Obverse motif: National coat of arms of the Republic of Panama

• Reverse motif: Portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa

A high-quality Panamanian gold commemorative coin with a clearly defined mintage, excellent proof finish and certified collector quality.