General Omar Torrijos Herrera Commemorative Souvenir Sheet

Panama · 1982 · 1 Balboa

This souvenir sheet features a central stamp depicting General Omar Torrijos Herrera, a prominent Panamanian military officer and political leader. The surrounding blue border includes the country name, 'REPUBLICA DE PANAMA', and the denomination 'valor: un balboa'.

Issued in 1982, this stamp commemorates General Omar Torrijos Herrera (1929-1981), who was the de facto leader of Panama from 1968 until his death. He is most notably remembered for negotiating the Torrijos-Carter Treaties, which led to the transfer of control of the Panama Canal to Panama.