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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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