Indonesia 1964 Marine Life Set of Four Stamps

Indonesia · 1964 · 1.00, 1.50, 3.00, 6.00 Rupiah

This set of four Indonesian stamps from 1964 depicts various marine creatures. Designs include a prawn (Macrobrachium sp.), a tuna (Euthymus alletteratus affinis), a red snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus), and a pomfret (Pampus chinensis). Each stamp features the scientific name of the species along with its local Indonesian name.

Issued during a period of nation-building, these stamps highlight Indonesia's rich natural biodiversity and marine resources, which are vital to the archipelago nation's economy and culture.