Indonesia Irian Barat 1 sen President Sukarno KM-5 UNC PCGS aluminum coin 1962

The 1962 Indonesia Irian Barat 1 Sen KM-5 is a historically important aluminum coin issued during the administration of President Sukarno and the integration of West Irian (Irian Barat) into Indonesia. Certified by PCGS as Genuine – Cleaned, UNC Details, this piece remains an attractive collectible from a significant period in Indonesian history. As part of the Irian Barat series, it reflects the political and monetary developments of the early 1960s and is highly sought after by collectors of world coins and Southeast Asian numismatics.

The obverse features a left-facing portrait of President Sukarno, wearing his distinctive peci cap. Around the portrait appears the inscription “Presiden Republik Indonesia” together with the name “Sukarno,” separated by small decorative rosettes. The reverse displays the denomination “1 Sen” prominently at the center, enclosed within a wreath formed by laurel leaves and delicate flowering branches. The date 1962 is positioned below the denomination, creating a balanced and elegant design.

Sukarno was the founding president of Indonesia and a central figure in the nation’s independence movement and early state-building efforts. The Irian Barat coinage series symbolizes an important chapter in Indonesia’s territorial and political history. Struck in aluminum and preserved with UNC Details certification by PCGS, this coin offers historical significance, collectible appeal, and a direct connection to one of Indonesia’s most influential eras.

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