1 Balboa - Death of General Omar Torrijos (1982 - 1984)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Balboa |
| Catalog Number | KM# 76 |
| Weight (g) | 22.4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 37.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Currency Value (USD) | 1 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE PANAMA
· · 1 BALBOA · ·
Description:
Head of General Omar Torrijos with hat facing right, date below
Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera, more commonly known as Omar Torrijos, was the Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and the de facto dictator of Panama from 1968 to 1981. Torrijos was never officially the president of Panama, but instead held titles including "Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution" and "Supreme Chief of Government." Torrijos took power in a coup d'état and instituted a number of social reforms and his regime was considered progressive.
REPUBLICA DE PANAMA
· · 1 BALBOA · ·
Description:
Head of General Omar Torrijos with hat facing right, date below
Omar Efraín Torrijos Herrera, more commonly known as Omar Torrijos, was the Commander of the Panamanian National Guard and the de facto dictator of Panama from 1968 to 1981. Torrijos was never officially the president of Panama, but instead held titles including "Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution" and "Supreme Chief of Government." Torrijos took power in a coup d'état and instituted a number of social reforms and his regime was considered progressive.
Reverse
Lettering:
GENERAL OMAR TORRIJOS H.
1982
Description:
Coat of Arms, name of the country above, denomination below.
GENERAL OMAR TORRIJOS H.
1982
Description:
Coat of Arms, name of the country above, denomination below.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 200,000 | Unknown | |
| 1982 | Proof | Unknown | |
| 1983 | 200,000 | Unknown | |
| 1984 | 200,000 | Unknown |