Panama 50 Balboas

MickeyD

Krause lists two proofs for 1983, proof and proof FDC. What is the FDC?
Thanks Andy

AuldFartte

I think it's a European thing abbreviating "fleur de coin" which is thier way of saying "near perfect".

lordmarcovan

He's right. FDC= Fleur De Coin.

Now, what the difference between a proof and a "proof FDC" is in this case, I couldn't tell you.

In some countries FDC coins are issued in special sets, so maybe it has something to do with the packaging?

JZrarities

Of Course - it could be a

First Day Cover.

MickeyD

I was thinking it had something to do with a mint/privy mark. Andy