The San Blas de Cuna Islands are the home of the Cuna, a traditional society of Native Americans. Most of these tropical islands are very small. Many are surrounded by coral reefs. The islands are part of Panama, but are primarily administered by the Cuna tribe.

Molas are one of the primary expressions of the visual arts in Cuna society. All genuine molas were created by a Cuna woman as the focal point for her own dress. The designs are always original and are an important way for a woman to express herself and demonstrate her talent and industry in this politically active and traditionally matriarchal society.

The Design of the token is also very interesting. You will notice that the initial CQP besides the Coconut palm tree. These are the initials of "Charles Q. Peters", who has been a guide and friend of the Indians for many years. He is the one who gave an aura of assurance to the Indians that these tokens are legitimate on the bole of the palm trees of a orchid called "Brassabola Nodosa", translated as "lady of the night". The Palm tree on the coin is seen up from the ground and put in potion with albatross flying in the background indicates in Indian language "Tomorrow". So a little legend comes from the scene, which translated means "Be patient for tomorrow, you will get paid". The Indians always flow designs together and for this reason the tree, sky, water, canoe, land, etc show some message.