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1 Dollar Palo Seco Leprosarium ND
1919 year| Aluminium | 4.3 g | 38.1 mm |
| Location | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Trade tokens › Leper colony tokens |
| Year | 1919 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round with a round hole |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 28 November 1955 |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#23900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REDEEMABLE FOR
ONE DOLLAR
1⁰⁰
IN MERCHANDISE
Comment
The leprosarium of Palo Seco, established on a little accesible peninsula at a short distance from the Canal Zone, was opened in 1907 to 1972. The tokens, struck in 1919, served until 1952 and were largely destroyed in 1955.Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1919) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Palo Seco Leprosarium) ND (1919) item.
