| Issuer | Panama |
| Year | 1987 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1/2 Balboa (1/2 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | |
| Dimensions | |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#Pn8 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms with 9 stars above. Name of the country above, wreath and date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPVBLICA - DE - PANAMA
*********
PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO
1987 (Translation: Republic of Panama For the Benefit of the World) |
| Reverse description | Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · MEDIO
· BALBOA · (Translation: Half Balboa) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1987 - - |
| Catalog ID | 7812876720 |
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