Indonesia

Riau

Indonesia – Riau-Lingga Archipelago Stamp Issues (1957–1960)

The Riau-Lingga Archipelago, located just south of Singapore, played a significant role in facilitating trade during the mid-20th century. To streamline economic activity, the Indonesian government pegged the local currency in this region—the Indonesian Rupiah—to the Singapore Dollar at par. This unique monetary arrangement was aimed at easing commerce and maintaining economic stability in the […]

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RIS Overprinted

United States of Indonesia – 1950: RIS Overprinted Stamps

The stamps of 1949, overprinted with “RIS,” provide a fascinating glimpse into a critical moment in Indonesian history. This complete set commemorates the Republic of the United States of Indonesia (RIS), a transitional federal state formed as part of Indonesia’s post-independence restructuring. These overprinted issues mark the brief existence of RIS, which lasted less than

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