1970 SILVER PANAMA OLYMPIC GAME COIN. 925 Sterling

  
This coin is a numismatic piece from Panama, minted in 1970 to commemorate the 11th Central American and Caribbean Games held in Panama City. This silver coin has a denomination of 5 Balboas and is composed of 0.925 silver, weighing 35.49 grams with an actual silver content of 1.0617 ounces. With a diameter of 38mm, it bears the reference number KM# 28. The obverse of the coin features an image of a discus thrower, reminiscent of Myron's Discobolus, encircled by the inscription XI JUEGOS DEPORTIVOS CENTRO AMERICANOS Y DEL CARIBE PANAMA 1970. " On the reverse side, the national coat-of-arms of Panama is depicted, surrounded by the inscription "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA LEY 0.925 5 BALBOAS, with five stars positioned above the coat-of-arms.

This coin not only serves as a valuable collector's item due to its historical and sporting significance but also encapsulates the spirit of the 11th Central American and Caribbean Games, which brought together 21 nations and over 2,000 athletes during the event held from February 28 to March 13, 1970.