The Church of San Atanasio in the district of Santa Ana, Panama City, is one of the oldest surviving ecclesiastical structures in the Americas, with roots tracing to the early colonial period. Panama's commemorative silver program has consistently drawn on architectural heritage underrepresented in international numismatics, and this issue fits squarely within that pattern. The selective gold plating, applied to highlight specific architectural elements, has become a recurring production choice for the series.
The Church of San Atanasio in the district of Santa Ana, Panama City, is one of the oldest surviving ecclesiastical structures in the Americas, with roots tracing to the early colonial period. Panama's commemorative silver program has consistently drawn on architectural heritage underrepresented in international numismatics, and this issue fits squarely within that pattern. The selective gold plating, applied to highlight specific architectural elements, has become a recurring production choice for the series.