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Panama Canal 50th Anniversary, S.S. Ancon
common1945-1980

Panama Canal 50th Anniversary, S.S. Ancon

Panama · 1960 · 3c

This airmail stamp commemorates the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal. The design features a detailed depiction of the S.S. Ancon, the first ship to officially transit the canal on August 15, 1914, set against a map of the canal zone.

Issued in 1960, this stamp celebrates a half-century of the Panama Canal's operation, a monumental engineering feat that revolutionized global maritime trade by connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

scottC240

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$3
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$2
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$1
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.25

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