This coin can be found in the 2007 STANDARD CATALOG OF WORLD COINS 34th EDITION catalog by Chester L Krause and Clifford Mishler.
The Republic of Panama
a 1979 One Hundred Balboa Proof Coin La Tortuga de Oro KM# 60 Page# 1439
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This 1979 One Hundred Balboa Gold Coin was issued in limited edition under the authority of the Republic of Panama and is legal tender in that nation.
The obverse of this 100 Balboa was redsigned this year for the first time since its introduction in 1975. The newly redesigned coin — “La Tortuga de Oro” — honors the handicrafts of the Curas, one of the oldest Indian tribes in Panama. It portrays a turtle in the unique hand-woven style of the Cuna women.
The coins reverse bears the official coat of arms of the Republic of Panama. This 100 Balboa was minted with a full Proof finish by The Franklin Mint. It will arrive with the original blue velvet presentation case and certificate of authenticity.
NOTE: The “'foggy” appearance in the obverse of the 100 Balboa Coin is an effect of the plastic film that encases this Proof coin. When I pressed the plastic against the coin the amount of “foggyness” was reduced. I gaurantee this coin to look as it did the day it was minted, or your money back. Please, "zoom in" with the link above and view this coin with the presentation case for a much improved look.
Mintage: 4,829
Year of Issue: 1979
Reverse Design: National Coat of Arms
Obverse Design: La Tortuga de Oro
Composition: 8.16 grams 900/100 fine gold
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