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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
5 Balboas
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

5 Balboas

Artifact ID1988.08713.01
Object Type Coin
Artist (Chief Engraver of the United States Mint (1965-1981))
Gifter
Maker (United States Government Mint, Department of the Treasury, founded 1792)
Date 1972
Medium Metal (silver, copper)
Dimensions1 1/2 × 1/8 in., 1.23 oz. (38.8 × 3.2 mm, 35 g)
Physical DescriptionA Panamanian 5 Balboas coin. The obverse of the coin depicts the National coat of arms of Panama, lettered "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA * 5 BALBOAS *" around the edges. The reverse of the coin depicts a relief of a hand holding stalks of wheat, lettered "ASENTAMIENTO CAMPESINO [Rural Settlement] * 1972 *" around the edges.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Country/CulturePanama
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