common1900-1945

Panama Canal 25th Anniversary Commemorative Stamps

Name: Panama Canal 25th Anniversary Commemorative Stamps
Brand: Panama

Panama · 1939 · 15c, 20c, 50c

This commemorative set marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. The 15c stamp features a map of the Canal Zone, the 20c shows the S.S. Ancon passing through the Gaillard Cut, and the 50c stamp depicts a portrait of General George W. Goethals, the chief engineer of the canal's construction.

Issued in 1939, these stamps celebrate a quarter-century of the Panama Canal's operation, a monumental engineering feat that revolutionized global trade and maritime routes.

Printing Method

Engraved

Themes

anniversary canals ships engineering maps portraits

Catalog Numbers

scott318-320

Image: · License:

View on Wikimedia Commons

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$15

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$10

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.