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With a mintage of only 2,009, this coin is a rare and highly sought-after collector&#8217;s item. <\/p>\n<p>The coin is made of .900 fine gold, weighs 41.7 g and measures 46 mm in diameter.<\/p>\n<p>The obverse of the coin features the coat of arms of the Republic of Panama, along with the words \u201cREPUBLICA DE PANAMA\u201d, \u201cPRO MUNDI BENEFICIO\u201d, and \u201cFM\u201d for Franklin Mint. The inscription also indicates the gold&#8217;s fineness and weight, as well as its value of 500 Balboas. <\/p>\n<p>The reverse of the coin shows a map of North and South America in the inner circle, accompanied by the text &#8220;UNIDAD DE LAS AMERICAS&#8221; (UNITY OF THE AMERICAS).<br \/>\n 1948 FUNDACION DE LA OEA 1978\u2033<\/p>\n<p><strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Country: Panama<\/p>\n<p>Year: 1978<\/p>\n<p>Mint: Franklin Mint<\/p>\n<p>Edition: 2009<\/p>\n<p>Value: 500 Balboas<\/p>\n<p>Material: Gold<\/p>\n<p>Fineness: .900<\/p>\n<p>Weight: 41.7g<\/p>\n<p>Fine weight: 37.53g<\/p>\n<p>Diameter: 46mm<\/p>\n<p>Special feature: First Day of Minting, with case and certificate<\/p>\n<p><em>We explain technical terms such as PF70, Ultra Cameo or Top Pop in our <a href=\"https:\/\/rarecoin.store\/en\/basic-knowledge-understanding-certified-collector-coins\/attachment\/basiswissen-zertifizierte-sammlermuenzen-verstehen-2\/\"><strong>basic knowledge section<\/strong><\/a> .<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Panama \u2013 1978 \u2013 500 Balboas \u2013 30th Anniversary OAS \u2013 First Day of Minting \u2013 with case and COA The Panama 500 Balboas coin , minted in 1978 by the Franklin Mint, is a commemorative issue celebrating the 30th anniversary of the founding of the OAS (Organization of American States). 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