Indonesia Irian Barat set of 5 coins Sukarno MS63 MS64 PCGS aluminum coins 1962

This 1962 Indonesia Irian Barat complete set of five aluminum coins is an important historical issue connected with the integration of West New Guinea (Irian Barat) into the Republic of Indonesia. The set includes denominations of 1 Sen, 5 Sen, 10 Sen, 25 Sen, and 50 Sen, each certified by PCGS in Mint State grades ranging from MS63 to MS64. Produced specifically for circulation in Irian Barat, these coins represent a significant chapter in Indonesian monetary and political history.

All five coins share a unified design. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of President Sukarno wearing a peci cap, surrounded by the inscription “PRESIDEN REPUBLIK INDONESIA” and his name “SUKARNO.” The reverse displays the denomination within a decorative wreath composed of laurel and flowering branches, with the date 1962 below. The simple yet elegant design emphasizes national identity and the leadership of Indonesia’s first president during a transformative period in the nation’s development.

Sukarno was the founding President of Indonesia and a central figure in the country’s struggle for independence. The Irian Barat coinage series reflects Indonesia’s efforts to establish administrative and monetary unity in the region during the early 1960s. Struck in aluminum and preserved in attractive certified Mint State condition, this complete five-coin set offers historical significance, affordability, and strong collector appeal. It is an excellent addition for collectors of Indonesian coinage, world sets, and politically significant numismatic issues.

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