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100 Balboas Golden Turtle
| Issuer | Republic of Panama |
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| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the national coat of arms of Panama in high relief at centre, depicting a quartered shield with a cornucopia, a winged eagle above, and crossed swords and rifle in the lower quarters, flanked by nine stars and two crossed cannons. A spread-winged Harpy Eagle surmounts the shield, and a scroll below bears the national motto PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO. The circular legend REPUBLICA DE PANAMA arcs along the upper periphery, while the denomination 100 BALBOAS is inscribed along the lower border. The fineness mark 900/1000 ORO FINO appears in the lower field, with the Franklin Mint mintmark FM to the left. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse presents a stylised pre-Columbian golden turtle rendered in a flat, geometric artistic style reminiscent of ancient Panamanian goldwork, with the carapace decorated in a bold crosshatch and circular pattern and the flippers and head depicted in schematic relief. The design fills the majority of the coin's field and is enclosed by a continuous beaded border. The date 1979 is inscribed in the lower exergue in bold numerals. The composition evokes the indigenous huaca art tradition of Panama, lending the issue strong cultural and historical significance. |
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Issued as part of Panama's conservation series, this coin was struck in response to growing international alarm over the decline of sea turtle populations in the Pacific and Caribbean. Panama was among the first nations to formally incorporate endangered species into its numismatic program during the 1970s, aligning the releases with concurrent environmental legislation. The series attracted significant collector demand outside Panama, and most examples were absorbed directly into foreign collections rather than circulating domestically.