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This is a group of online catalogs and other resources related to Panama coins, tokens, medals and other similar items associated with Panama and/or the Panama Canal Zone. Panama has a fascinating history which includes a visit from Christopher Columbus, Spanish Conquistadores, discovery of the Pacific Ocean, attacks by the pirates and privateers including Sir Francis Drake and Sir Henry Morgan (who burned down the City of Panama), attacks from the British navy including Admiral Vernon, transit route for the 49er's (gold rush) going to California, the first transcontinental railroad, the failed attempt to build the Panama Canal by the French, revolutions, independence, the successful building of the Panama Canal by the Americans, military dictators, Panama Canal treaties, Operation Just Cause, etc. Many of these events are reflected in coins, tokens and medals. Numismatic items covered on this web site include finca and merchant tokens, military tokens from the Canal Zone, Palo Seco Leper Colony, challenge coins, Admiral Vernon medals, military chits, wooden nickels and more. For more information you can read about the purpose of this web site. The catalog links are listed on the right as well as the drop down menu above. Also there are many good tools in the Resources drop-down menu as well. If you questions or comments, please me! Thank you for coming. I hope you enjoy this web site! |
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Tokens of Panamaby David PlowmanAn illustrated, priced catalog of the tokens of Panama from the days of the California gold rush (1849) to date. Over 400 tokens described in detail, almost all with photographs. Many new discoveries and tokens never before cataloged. Extensive index to make locating tokens a snap. Written in both English and Spanish. |
Military Tokens: Panama Canal Zoneby David PlowmanAn illustrated, priced catalog of the military tokens used in the Panama Canal Zone from 1903 to 1999. Over 100 tokens described in detail, almost all with photographs. Numerous new discoveries and tokens never before cataloged. Extensive index to make locating tokens a snap. Written in both English and Spanish. |
New Release!Panama Numismatics 1501-1903by Plowman and ProctorNew! An illustrated, priced catalog of the Spanish colonial mint 1580-1583 located in Panama, the Spanish coins countermarked "P", and the rich history of Panama from 1501 to 1903. Lots of information not available anywhere else! Written in both English and Spanish. First book about the colonial Panama Mint in Spanish! |
Isthmian Collectors Club Journal 2008by Karrer and PlowmanA compendium of the nine Isthmian Collectors Club Journals from 2008, illustrated, with an extensive index. Written in English only. Articles cover a variety of topics. This year includes articles on Spanish colonial coins from Panama, Admiral Vernons medals, French Canal medals, PPIE, Boquete coffee tokens and Albrook AFB. |
Isthmian Collectors Club Journal 2009by Karrer and PlowmanA compendium of the nine Isthmian Collectors Club Journals from 2009, illustrated, with an extensive index. Written in English only. Articles cover a variety of topics. This year includes articles on Spanish colonial coins from Panama, Panama emergency money, military bases Corozal and Howard AFB. |
Isthmian Collectors Club Journal 2010by Karrer and PlowmanA compendium of the nine Isthmian Collectors Club Journals from 2010, illustrated, with an extensive index. Written in English only. Articles cover a variety of topics. This year includes articles on Fort Kobbe (including tokens and chits), Fort Sherman, a treasure hoard discovered of Panama coins and tokens, Challenge Coins related to Panama and a new release of regular Panama coins. |
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