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Republic of Indonesia, Sukarno Portrait
common1945-1980

Republic of Indonesia, Sukarno Portrait

Indonesia · 1949 · 25 Sen

The stamp features a left-facing portrait of Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia. The denomination '25 Sen' is prominently displayed at the bottom.

Issued in 1949, this stamp commemorates the newly independent Republic of Indonesia, which officially gained sovereignty from the Netherlands in that year. It features Sukarno, the nation's first president, symbolizing the new era of self-governance.

Printing Method

Engraved

Image: Rijksmuseum · License: CC0

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