Panama 1973 1/10 balboa

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

This denomination was struck for circulation 1966-75, 1980-83, 1986 and 1993. It matches the United States dime in every respect and many dates were actually struck in the USA. This year was made in San Francisco.

Recorded mintage: 10,000,000 plus 17,000 proofs.

Specification: 2.26 g, copper-nickel clad copper, 17.9 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 10a.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.

Link to:

• 1970 5 centesimos
• 1973 2½ centesimos
• 1973 balboa
• 1973-FM 20 balboas, Bolivar
• 1975 5 centésimos
• 1982 1/10 balboa, gold piefort
• Coins and currency dated 1973
• return to coins of Panama