| Issuer | Panama |
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coins |
| Value | 1/2 Balboa |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Dimensions | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#20 |
| 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 GR.
0.900 12.50
1953 (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 legend. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MEDIO BALBOA
CINCUENTENARIO (Translation: Half Balboa 50th Anniversary) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1953 - - 600 000 1953 - Proof - 5 |
| Catalog ID | 9795702340 |
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