Panama 1906 Coat of Arms

Panama · 1906 · 1c

This definitive stamp features the national coat of arms of Panama, a complex emblem representing the nation's history and values. The design includes symbols of work, sovereignty, peace, and prosperity, all under the national motto 'Pro Mundi Beneficio' (For the Benefit of the World). The intricate engraving was produced by the American Bank Note Company.

Issued just three years after Panama declared its independence from Colombia in 1903, this stamp series was a key part of establishing the new republic's national identity and postal sovereignty.