5 Centesimos 1978, 75th Anniversary of Independence [Panama]

About the object

Country: Panama
Shape: Round
Weight: 5 g
Name: 75th Anniversary of Independence
Metal: Copper
Designation: Cu
Plating: Cupronickel
Denomination: 5 Centesimos
Currency Unit: Cen
Orientation: Coin alignment
Summary: KM# 47
Diameter: 21.2 mm

Reverse

In the central part, the coat of arms of Panama. Above it, in a semicircle, an inscription in Spanish: '75 ANIVERSARIO' - 75th anniversary. Along the edge of the coin are inscriptions in Spanish, separated by four dots: 'REPUBLICA DE PANAMA', '5 CENTESIMOS' - Republic of Panama, 5 Centesimos.

Obverse

In the central part, a facing portrait of Carlos Juan Finlay. Below it, the year of minting: 1978. Along the arc of the coin's edge from left to right runs text in Spanish: 'CARLOS J. FINLAY' - Carlos J. Finlay.