Panama 1878 First Issue, Coat of Arms
Panama · 1878 · 5c
This is the first postage stamp issued by the Sovereign State of Panama. The design features the national Coat of Arms, a classic and formal choice for a country's inaugural stamp. The denomination is 5 centavos, printed in a distinct blue color.
Issued in 1878 when Panama was a sovereign state within the United States of Colombia, this stamp marks the beginning of Panama's independent postal history, predating the republic's full independence in 1903.
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Engraved
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