Indonesia 50 sen Kepulauan Riau Sukarno KM-9 MS 64 NGC aluminum coin 1962

The Indonesia 50 Sen coin dated 1962, cataloged as KM-9 and certified MS64 by NGC, is an important numismatic issue associated with the Kepulauan Riau and Irian Barat coinage period under President Sukarno. Struck in aluminum, this coin reflects a transformative era in Indonesian history when national unity and territorial integration were central political themes. Its historical significance, combined with its attractive design and certified preservation, makes it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of Southeast Asian coinage.

The obverse features a detailed left-facing portrait of Sukarno, Indonesia’s first president and a leading figure in the nation’s independence movement. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA” and “SUKARNO,” separated by decorative rosette symbols. Sukarno is depicted wearing his characteristic peci cap, a symbol closely associated with Indonesian national identity. The reverse presents the denomination “50 SEN” prominently at the center, with the date “1962” below. Encircling the value is an elegant wreath composed of flowering branches, blossoms, leaves, and a laurel sprig joined with a ribbon, creating a balanced and graceful composition.

Certified MS64 by NGC, this aluminum coin offers strong detail and appealing surfaces. As a relic of Indonesia’s post-independence nation-building period and a tribute to one of its most influential leaders, it is a meaningful addition to any collection of world coins, political history, or Asian numismatics.

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