Indonesia 1954 5 sen

Indonesia gained independence from the Netherlands in 1949. Being a scattered series of islands with differing traditions, Indonesia has struggled to remain a cohesive nation, hampered by corruption on a colossal scale. The coin shown is an aluminum five sen.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.3 g, aluminum, 22 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 5.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1952 1 sen
• 1951 10 sen
• 1955 25 sen
• 1955 50 sen
• Coins and currency dated 1954
• return to coins of Indonesia