Panama 1906 Coat of Arms

Panama · 1906 · 10c

This stamp features the national Coat of Arms of Panama, a complex heraldic design symbolizing the nation's history and values. The central shield is divided into sections depicting tools, weapons, a cornucopia, and a winged wheel, all under a spread eagle holding a banner with the motto "PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO" (For the Benefit of the World). The design is framed by national flags and ornate scrollwork.

Issued in 1906, this definitive stamp was part of a series produced by the American Bank Note Company for Panama just a few years after the country gained independence from Colombia in 1903. The prominent display of the national coat of arms helped establish and promote the new republic's identity.