Panama-Pacific Exposition Commemorative Set

United States · 1913 · 1¢, 2¢, 5¢, 10¢

This commemorative set was issued for the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco. The designs feature historical figures and scenes related to the discovery and construction of the Panama Canal, including Vasco Núñez de Balboa discovering the Pacific Ocean (1¢), the Pedro Miguel Locks (2¢), the Golden Gate (5¢), and the discovery of San Francisco Bay (10¢). The stamps are renowned for their intricate engraving and beautiful designs.

The set celebrated the completion of the Panama Canal, a monumental engineering achievement that connected the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and also commemorated the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the Pacific Ocean by Balboa.