My purchase of the Medio Balboa (Half Balboa) was to pair it together with the Un Balboa (One Balboa) that I already owned (and that I have previously rated for ebay). The Medio Balboa that I purchased happened to be a "Proof" coin. Proof coins are manufactured separately and differently than coins meant for general circulation. Proof coins are made using special, polished coin blanks, under increased pressure and struck multiple times to insure a sharp, well-defined strike. My Medio Balboa is a gorgeous coin, with mirror-like surfaces. This coin, never having been in circulation, was free of any marks, stains, or other issues that might have made it less than pristine. Although it is not a particularly rare coin, it is not often seen in North America outside of coin collections. It is the perfect complement to my Un Balboa, and adds historical interest to my World Coin collection. JackRead full review
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