| Issuer | Panama |
| Year | 1961 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 1/2 Balboa |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#26 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms with 9 stars above. Name of the country above, silver content on sides, wreath and date below. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE PANAMA
PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO
LEY
0.900
GR.
12.50
1961 (Translation: Republic of Panama For the Benefit of the World 0.900 Purity 12.5 Grams) |
| Reverse description | Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath below the bust. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MEDIO
BALBOA (Translation: Half Balboa) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1961 - - 350 000 |
| Catalog ID | 8299698920 |
| Comments |
