This is a very old [1950] license plate (#569) from the Panama Canal Zone. This plate has the original paint on both sides. The paint is old and there is crazing on both surfaces The paint has preserved the metal surface and the plate under the paint is in very good condition. There is a small bend at the corner edge near the " 50 ". You can keep the plate in the original condition or have the paint professionally restored. A very rare and collectible license plate from the old Panama Canal Zone.