Indonesia Coat of Arms "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika"

Indonesia · 1950 · 10s

This definitive stamp features the national emblem of Indonesia, the Garuda Pancasila. The design showcases a mythical golden eagle holding a scroll with the national motto "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" (Unity in Diversity). The eagle's feathers represent the date of Indonesia's Proclamation of Independence, August 17, 1945.

Issued in 1950, this stamp marks the period shortly after the Netherlands formally recognized Indonesian sovereignty in December 1949, symbolizing the new nation's identity and unity.